Stakeholders urged to support Competency-Based Curriculum as talent takes center stage
Christine Muchira·
As the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) continues to take root in Kenya’s education system, stakeholders have been urged to work collaboratively to ensure its success.
The system, which seeks to nurture all-rounded learners while identifying and developing their talents, is being hailed as a transformative approach to education.
Julius Mwangi, Director of Murang’a Mission Station, praised CBC for incorporating skills development, crafts, and talent enhancement, noting that it creates avenues for learners to build careers, establish networks, and seize opportunities both locally and internationally.
He observed that many students have already discovered their talents in school and are gradually becoming self-reliant.
Curriculum Support Officer Madam Julian highlighted that various mechanisms have been embedded in the CBC framework to support talent development.
She urged parents to take an active role in identifying their children’s areas of strength and providing the necessary support. “Gone are the days when learners were discouraged from pursuing sports, music, or the arts. Today, these are viable career paths that provide sustainable livelihoods,” she said.
George Njihia, Headteacher at Dylan Jones Academy, commended the government for its efforts through the Ministry of Education in implementing the CBC.
He also appealed for private schools to be included in areas such as capitation, noting that learners in both public and private institutions are all children of Kenyan parents.
The three were speaking during the annual Cultural and Talent Day at Dylan Jones Academy in Kambirwa, Murang’a County. The event featured displays of traditional foods from various Kenyan communities, cultural dances, and exhibitions of diverse learner talents.
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Christine Muchira
Christine Muchira is a journalist and storyteller with a passion for data-driven reporting and impactful human-interest narratives. I hold a postgraduate degree in International Studies and an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Media Studies both from the University of Nairobi, bringing a strong global perspective to her work while remaining deeply rooted in local community stories.
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