Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has officially commissioned the third Annual Educational Assessment Symposium at the New Mitihani House in South C, Nairobi, calling for bold reforms to align learning with the demands of the modern world.
The symposium, held under the theme “Reimagining Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Inclusive, Innovative and Future-Ready Learning,” has brought together key education stakeholders, including policymakers, curriculum experts, and teachers, to chart a new path for Kenya’s education system.
In his address, Ogamba emphasized the need to rethink how learners are taught and assessed, noting that traditional examination-focused models must give way to competency-based approaches that prioritize skills, values, and real-world application of knowledge.
“The future of education lies in our ability to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving among learners. Assessment must therefore evolve to measure these competencies effectively,” said Ogamba.
He underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening the Competency-Based Education (CBE) through continuous policy support, teacher capacity building, and integration of technology in learning.
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The CS further called on education stakeholders to ensure inclusivity in the implementation of reforms, stressing that all learners regardless of background or ability must have equal opportunities to succeed.
Also present at the event was Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok, who reiterated the importance of aligning curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to produce well-rounded learners equipped for the 21st century.
The symposium provides a platform for structured dialogue and reflection on key education reforms, with outcomes expected to influence future policy directions in curriculum development, teacher training and national assessment systems.
Education experts attending the forum noted that such engagements are critical in ensuring Kenya’s education system remains responsive, inclusive and globally competitive.
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