The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has intensified preparations for the rollout of Senior School under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) by retraining 52,452 teachers countrywide.
The retooling programme, which brings Kenya closer to the full implementation of the new curriculum, targets teachers who will handle Grades 10 to 12 beginning January 2026 in secondary schools, special needs institutions and vocational centres.
Senior Deputy Director for Teacher Professional Development, Andrew Mwathi, said the initiative is part of a long-term strategy to ensure educators are equipped to deliver the new pathways in STEM, Social Sciences and Arts & Sports Science.
Speaking at Egerton University during a four-day closing workshop for county trainers, Mwathi emphasised that teacher readiness remains the anchor of a successful transition.
“We are laying a firm foundation to ensure senior school teachers match the demands of the Competency-Based Education model,” he said. “The Commission remains committed to continuous teacher capacity development.”
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The programme, conducted in collaboration with CEMASTEA, also trained 290 County Trainers who will cascade knowledge to Heads of Departments in schools.
Training centres included Egerton University, CEMASTEA in Nairobi and the Golf Hotel in Kakamega.
The senior school structure will allow learners to specialise in career pathways, with the CBC emphasising critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and digital literacy.
CEMASTEA Head of Secondary Programmes Livingstone Makanda announced that HoD training will run from November 24 – 27, targeting interpretation of Grade 10 designs, ICT-integrated teaching and mentorship of learners.
“This programme bridges gaps observed in schools and reinforces learner-centred approaches,” Makanda said.
Rift Valley Regional Director of Education, James Indimuli, encouraged teachers to embrace new roles as coaches and facilitators rather than traditional instructors, noting that competency development requires learner participation and real-world application.
He noted that the reforms align with Sustainable Development Goal 4 on equitable and quality education and Kenya’s Vision 2030 target of developing a globally competitive workforce.
“A modern education system demands tech-savvy and innovative teachers. This transition is not only timely — it is necessary,” Indimuli stated.
The milestone marks the final leg in the nationwide shift to the CBC framework, following successful implementation at pre-primary, primary and junior school levels.
By Philip Koech
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