Parents in Machakos County have been empowered to play a more active role in their children’s education through a workshop on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and career guidance.
The event, held at St. Philip’s Neri School in Mavoko Sub-county, brought together stakeholders from the Ministry of Education (MoE), and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), among other education partners.
Speaking after the training, Manase Masek Nagio, a placement and career officer at the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), highlighted the importance of equipping parents with the tools to understand their children’s academic and career needs.
“We are transitioning from the 8-4-4 system to CBC, and parents must be actively involved in their children’s development. This programme focusses on helping parents understand their children’s character, talents, and academic strengths to guide them toward informed career choices,” Nagio said.
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Benjamin Mbuvi, an officer from the Machakos County education office, praised the initiative as a first-of-its-kind in the region.
He called on the government to replicate such workshops nationwide, emphasizing their value in enlightening parents about the CBC framework and its benefits.
Parents in attendance expressed their appreciation, describing the workshop as timely and transformative.
Maxwell Karani, a participant, said, “I now understand the CBC structure and how to support my child in choosing the right path. This knowledge is essential for every parent. At first I can say I was confused but now I know better.”
The event, which covered CBC’s structure, reforms, and pathways, aimed to strengthen parental engagement in children’s education, ensuring they are well-equipped to guide their children from primary school to higher learning institutions.
The success of the workshop has set the stage for similar initiatives to be rolled out across Machakos County and beyond, empowering parents to support their children’s academic and career aspirations effectively.
By Agnes Orang’o
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