A number of schools in Bungoma County are staring at possible closure for failing to implement the mandatory learning pathways required under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, set for full rollout in 2026.
Speaking at St. Cecilia girl’s Senior School, Misikhu over the weekend, Bungoma County Quality Assurance and Standards Officer Robert Moseti sounded the alarm over the unpreparedness of several institutions, particularly public day schools.
He revealed that some schools have yet to establish any of the prescribed CBE pathways, such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Arts and Sports, or Social Sciences—despite the looming implementation deadline.
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“Failure to offer at least one learning pathway is a violation of the Ministry of Education’s guidelines. Schools that continue to ignore these directives risk being shut down,” warned Moseti.
He further noted that the absence of essential infrastructure, especially science laboratories and vocational training equipment, is a major impediment to effective curriculum delivery. According to Moseti, the continued neglect of day schools could disadvantage thousands of learners who rely on them for affordable education.
Moseti appealed to parents, education stakeholders, and the Bungoma County Government to rally behind these institutions. He urged the county leadership to allocate resources toward equipping day schools, saying their survival is crucial to equitable access to quality education.
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“Day schools are the backbone of our education system in rural areas. They must not be left behind in the CBE transition,” he emphasized.
The Ministry of Education has made it clear that only schools able to offer at least one approved pathway will be allowed to operate under the new system. With less than a year to go, pressure is mounting on school administrators to comply or face regulatory consequences.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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