The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing Kenya’s education sector as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) by 2027. In a briefing held at the office of the Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Karen today, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba presented a detailed progress report outlining major strides already achieved and setting the stage for further reforms.
The report highlights six key milestones accomplished so far under “THE PLAN,” with a strong focus on expanding access, equity, and quality across all education levels.
Among the standout achievements:
- 76,000 new teachers have been recruited, moving the government significantly closer to its target of 116,000 teachers by 2027.
- A comprehensive review of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) has been conducted, incorporating extensive public feedback to better align learning with 21st-century skills.
- The National Open University has been officially launched, offering flexible, accessible learning to thousands across the country.
- Kenya has completed a successful transition to the Junior Secondary School curriculum, marking a significant shift in the CBC rollout.
- The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) system and the Dual Training policy have been adopted within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, acknowledging informal skills and enhancing workplace-based learning.
- A new university and tertiary education funding model is being refined to promote affordability, relevance, and accessibility in higher education.
“These reforms are not just about institutions or systems—they are about people,” said CS Ogamba. “We are transforming education to prepare our young people to compete and thrive in a complex, globalized economy.”
Looking ahead, the Ministry of Education is set to accelerate implementation of pending reforms. These include:
- Upgrading the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to support real-time data collection and decision-making;
- Establishing at least one National Polytechnic in each of the 47 counties to decentralize access to technical education;
- Reducing the number of unemployed teachers through targeted recruitment and deployment strategies.
The Education Cabinet Secretary was joined by senior officials from key education agencies who pledged coordinated action to meet reform targets within the remaining timeline.
As BETA continues to steer Kenya’s economic transformation, education is clearly positioned as a cornerstone of sustainable national development.
