Headteachers countrywide have been urged to confront challenges facing the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum with a positive and proactive mindset, as they remain central to its successful implementation.
This call emerged during the Kenya Comprehensive Schools Headteachers Association (KECSHA) Rift Valley Regional AGM and Conference held in Lodwar, Turkana County from April 13-15, 2026. The high turnout of school heads underscored growing commitment within the education sector to align with Ministry of Education policies and strengthen the rollout of CBE.
The conference, themed “Shaping the Comprehensive School of the Future: Strengthening Systems, Skills, and Values,” brought together education leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to deliberate on key reforms, leadership strategies, and system strengthening for comprehensive schools.
Speaking to Education News in Kapenguria while en route to Laikipia after the conference, Mr. John Karanja, Head of Institution at Kijabe Comprehensive School, said the forum provided valuable insights into effective curriculum implementation and school leadership.
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“We have learnt a lot from the conference, especially on how to improve delivery of Competency-Based Education in our schools,” he said.
Karanja noted that beyond the formal sessions, the journey to and from Turkana offered participants an opportunity to explore and appreciate the region’s unique geographical and historical features.
The delegation toured several landmarks in West Pokot County, including the Kapenguria Museum, renowned for its connection to the Kapenguria Six, Kamatira Forest’s winding escarpments, Sebit Cement Factory, and the scenic hills, valleys, and Muruny River.
“Together with my colleagues, we promise to return to West Pokot and the North Rift, either individually or as a group. We experienced great hospitality from residents,” Karanja added.
Key discussions during the conference focused on strengthening teacher capacity, leveraging partnerships, promoting inclusive and gender-responsive education, and integrating data-driven decision-making in school leadership. Speakers also emphasized the need to build resilient, future-ready institutions aligned with the demands of modern education.
The forum concluded with a renewed commitment by headteachers to champion reforms, enhance governance, and drive the successful implementation of CBE across the region.
By Martin Ruto
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