Curriculum Reforms are part of the Education reforms in Kenya. The country is shifting from the 8.4.4 system that is academic and examination oriented to a system that is competency oriented to address crucial disconnects associated with the current system. These include; disconnects between the school content and the World of Work, the realization of the national goals of education which emphasis core values and principles such as nationalism, social equality and responsibility and finally a disconnect with the needs of the 21st century which has been dubbed as a knowledge and skills age that demands a new set of competencies.
The CBE curriculum is expected to address the demand by the 21st Century for individuals that are multi-skilled and therefore produce a learner with relevant competencies that they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Additionally the new CBE curriculum seeks to produce a child with good character and one that can be able to creatively solve problems.
The Competency-Based Education (CBE) has now been rolled out up to Grade 9, with learners having transitioned into Junior Secondary. Preparations are ongoing for the implementation of Grade 10 under Senior School in January 2026. The Coalition will continue to monitor these developments closely, aligning its advocacy and campaign efforts to ensure that every child in Kenya accesses inclusive, equitable, and quality basic education in line with national and global education goals.