CBC SCRAPPED OFF NOW REPLACED WITH 8-4-4

About seven years ago, the Competence-based Curriculum (CBC) was introduced to replace the 8-4-4 system with an agenda of focusing on the learners’ strengths instead of only the academic qualifications.

The system had its challenges but it now seems that it is at the height of its challenges as the grade six students are transitioning to Junior Secondary.

Initially, the grade six students were to change to other schools but in President Ruto’s directive, they were advised to carry on with Junior secondary in their primary schools.

Unfortunately, many schools were inadequately prepared for the same and the matter has caused a whole lot of confusion.

The education committee chairperson, Julius Melly tried to defend the system before Members of Parliament, but they seem to have a plan already in place to scrap the system.

Mr Julius conspicuously said, “I remember when the 8-4-4 system started in 1984/1985, Kenyans went up in arms and wanted us to go back to the old system. The issue I know of is of contention is the issue of teaching stuff that we need to address.”

MPs from both the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza coalitions united in one voice and proposed that the system be scrapped.

Homabay MP Peter Kaluma opines that it should be scrapped on grounds that it was meant for the rich. He also adds that he has been forced to buy books and offset fees for learners whose parents could not afford them.

“I am here to plead with this House that we stop this CBC so that we continue with the education that is meaningful to our children. What is happening now is that the system is for the rich as only those with money are able to take their children to private schools,” Said Kaluma.

On the other hand, Deputy Majority Whip said, “CBC is expensive and tedious to the pupils and this is affecting the entire nation and thus we need to know how we can review the entire thing.”

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