CBE

Julius Ogamba confirmed the gap, saying despite massive recruitment in recent years, specialized areas are still critically understaffed.

KICD Director Prof Charles Ong’ondo confirmed that the assessment record from both primary and junior levels will be used to determine eligibility.

As Kenya prepares to roll out Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework starting January 2026, education stakeholders have told parents to help learners choose senior secondary schools and align their chosen pathways with long term career goals.

The Government of Kenya has agreed to increase Spanish language teaching in the country’s education system after a meeting with senior officials from the Kingdom of Spain.

CBE has 125 subject combinations in the Social Sciences pathway for Grade 10 students moving to senior school.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has established an Assessment Resource Centre to enhance the capacity of educators and other stakeholders in assessment practices under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.

Garissa Township Member of Parliament, Dekow Mohamed, has urged the Ministry of Education to adequately prepare for the upcoming shift of learners from Grade 9 to Grade 10 in 2026.