Parliament has received a petition urging urgent reforms in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
During the session, the Public Petitions Committee, chaired by Runyenjes Member of Parliament (MP) Muchangi Karemba, received submissions from the Computer Science Teachers Association of Kenya (CSTAK), highlighting concerns over the declining uptake of STEM subjects across the country.
The association warned that Kenya risks falling behind in a technology-driven global economy if participation in STEM disciplines continues to drop.
CSTAK Chairperson Fred Sagwe said unlike extracurricular activities such as music, drama, and sports, STEM activities, particularly robotics, lack formal financial and policy support, resulting in unequal access, especially among marginalized communities.
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While acknowledging existing initiatives, including the rollout of coding under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework and recruitment of STEM teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), CSTAK argued that current measures remain largely introductory and insufficient to equip students with advanced technical skills.
Among the key proposals presented were the development of a national policy and funding framework for STEM and robotics, structured professional development and certification for teachers in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and data science, and stronger integration of hands-on learning into the curriculum.
By Obegi Malack
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