- Education stakeholders in Nakuru have renewed calls for increased funding to ensure the success of ongoing reforms in basic education.
- Parents and community leaders have emphasised the importance of cooperation and vigilance, particularly in supporting Competency-Based Education and preventing school dropouts.
- Calls have been made for the government to intensify campaigns to clarify the new system and build confidence among parents and teachers.
Education stakeholders in Nakuru County have renewed calls for increased investment in basic education, stressing that adequate funding will be critical to the success of ongoing reforms. They argue that without sufficient resources, the ambitious changes aimed at transforming Kenya’s learning system may stall.
Speaking in Keringet, Sally Kirui underscored the importance of nurturing children’s talents from an early age. She said the reforms are designed to identify learners’ strengths and allow them to specialise in areas where they excel. “These reforms will ensure that children’s talents are identified and nurtured at a tender age, allowing them to specialise in areas where they perform best,” she noted, urging the county government to prioritise education in its resource allocation.
Kirui emphasised that education remains the backbone of Kenya’s economic growth and must therefore be given the priority it deserves. Her sentiments were echoed by Jackline Ruto, who appealed to parents to play a more active role in ensuring children remain in school. She cautioned against dropouts during festive seasons, stressing that vigilance at home is as important as reforms in the classroom.
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Jane Maina added that the success of Competency-Based Education (CBE) will depend on collective effort. “We need the support of parents, teachers and the community at large to make Competency-Based Education a success,” she said, highlighting the need for cooperation among all stakeholders.
Despite welcoming the reforms, parents expressed unease over the new system, saying they require more information to fully understand how it will be implemented. One parent admitted, “We are still in the dark about how this system works. The government needs to provide clear guidance so that parents can understand and support their children effectively.”
The Stakeholders urged the government to intensify public awareness campaigns to address these concerns and ensure smooth implementation of the reforms. They believe that clear communication, coupled with adequate funding, will be essential in building confidence among parents and teachers while safeguarding the future of learners.
By Kimutai Langat
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