The Ministry of Education has placed Boards of Management (BoMs) at the heart of governance in Senior Schools to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The move empowers BoMs to make key decisions on resource management, safety, and community engagement at the institutional level.
The Guidelines for Implementation of Senior School Education by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba, Principal Secretary Amb. (Prof.) Julius K. Bitok and Director General Dr Elyas Abdi outline policy directions for curriculum, governance, infrastructure, and assessment.
In the Foreword, CS Julius Migos Ogamba highlights that “Senior School serves as a link between fundamental education and the specialised skills needed for post-secondary education, the workforce, and nation-building.” He emphasises that education reforms depend on collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators.
The guidelines assign BoMs wide-ranging roles, including oversight of financial integrity, school development, human resource management, and legal compliance. They note that BoMs must “administer and manage resources to realise outcomes of the Senior School in a manner free of abuse and corruption, and with due regard for the rule of law.”
In his Preface, PS Amb. (Prof.) Julius K. Bitok said the ministry’s philosophy of shared responsibility in education management, stating that “all parties involved must work together to successfully execute these guidelines and guarantee that every student, regardless of background, has the chance to realise their full potential.”
The guidelines further require BoMs to establish Risk Management Committees to oversee school safety, child protection, and data security. Each Senior School will also set up internal audit mechanisms to monitor accountability and compliance with the Basic Education Act (2013).
Dr Elyas Abdi praises the collaborative spirit behind the guidelines, noting that “this document reflects the collective expertise and passion of professionals deeply committed to improving the quality of education and enhancing the learning experience for learners in Senior School.”
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The Ministry of Education says training programmes for BoM members will be conducted before the January 2026 rollout. These will adddress financial management, leadership ethics, and performance monitoring.
“Effective governance builds trust among stakeholders, boosts decision-making, and ensures that resources are used efficiently and responsibly,” the guidelines note.
The Ministry has also instructed BoMs to develop strategic plans tahta goes in hand with pathway-specific goals to ensure all learners benefit from equitable access to facilities, technology, and trained teachers.
By Joseph Mambili
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