Segero Adventist Primary School in Uasin Gishu County yesterday carried out a career sensitisation programme, aimed at enlightening parents and learners on career pathways under the Competency Based Education (CBE).
This comes amid uncertainties many parents and learners grapple with as they navigate career pathways under the new system.
The school says that through the programme, hundreds of learners are expected to make informed academic choices that will determine their future.
Speaking at the school, Headteacher Michael Korir said consistent career pathway sensitization sessions have significantly improved learner focus and confidence.
“We realized that many parents and learners were confused about CBE pathways,” said Korir “So we began structured training sessions involving both students and their parents. Once a child understands their strengths and possible career direction, their concentration in class improves.”
He added that adequate staffing through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has strengthened delivery.
“With enough teachers, we have time not only to teach but to identify individual abilities. That makes it easier to guide learners toward suitable pathways early enough,” he said.
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The school’s efforts appear to be yielding measurable outcomes. Korir revealed that in recent placement cycles, the school sent learners to leading national schools, including Kapsabet Boys High School, Moi Girls High School Eldoret, State House Girls High School and Moi High School Kabarak.
School administrators attribute the success not only to academic preparation but also to clarity of direction among learners.
Under Kenya’s CBE framework, learners will transition to Senior School through three main pathways: Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
According to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), the CBE is designed to nurture individual talents and competencies rather than rely solely on examination performance.
The Ministry of Education has repeatedly emphasized the importance of early career guidance to help learners align their strengths with future opportunities.
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