The National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023-2027 is a five-year blueprint launched by Kenya’s Ministry of Education to guide the country’s education sector. It aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery by aligning strategies, activities, and budget with the national government. The plan focuses on key areas like basic education, TVET, and universities & research, with a strong emphasis on reforms, including the transition from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Education (CBE).
Key Objectives and Priorities:
Basic Education:
The plan includes constructing new classrooms, employing additional teachers, re-training teachers on CBC, providing school meals, and automating assessment processes.
TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training):
The plan focuses on expanding access to TVET by constructing and equipping institutions, recruiting technical trainers, and promoting Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET).
Universities and Research:
The plan includes expanding the Open University of Kenya, implementing a new higher education financing model, developing tertiary CBET, and strengthening university-industry linkages.
Overall Goals:
The plan aims to address issues of equity, inclusivity, quality, access, relevance, and accountability within the education system.