The Cabinet has approved the introduction and accreditation of Bridging Courses in a new move by the government to enhance access to quality university education.
In a cabinet meeting held at State House on Tuesday, it was settled that the Ministry of Education will develop guidelines to support the implementation of the courses.
The recognition of Bridging Courses in university admission was stopped by the Commission for university education when the system appeared to have been abused.
Some universities as well as middle-level colleges had introduced Bridging Courses to tap into this market in order to broaden their revenue streams.
Bridging course is a short course that is designed to help high school student(s) pursue to re-sit the subject(s) they failed in KCSE exams.
The Cabinet also gave a nod to a Tree Planting and Nurturing Programme in learning institutions across the country.
Led by the Ministries of Education and Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, this initiative will be tasked with the Government’s tree planting and restoration to achieve 30 percent tree cover by 2030.
The program will establish tree nurseries in more than 45,000 schools, engaging millions of learners and teachers to plant and nurture trees.
Further, the Cabinet approved the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill, signaling Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its involvement in carbon markets.
Kenya has been actively participating in carbon markets for over 20 years, contributing to sustainable development and technology transfer.
However, the absence of a legal framework has created regulatory uncertainty, hindering full market engagement.
The Bill is expected to address these challenges by legislating on carbon markets, controlling and managing trading activities.
It aligns with international commitments under the Paris Agreement and demonstrates Kenya’s dedication to fostering a sustainable low-carbon future.
Cabinet also approved the Acquisition of Kenya Petroleum Refineries by the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited.
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