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No Issues in Grade 10 Senior School Selection, Says Education Ministry
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Migos Ogamba, has assured the nation that the process of selecting senior schools for current Grade 9 students is proceeding smoothly.
Ogamba made this statement following the successful establishment of transition and placement guidelines by the Ministry in collaboration with various stakeholders.
He has instructed all junior school heads to engage their career masters to assist parents of Grade 9 learners in providing accurate information to help guide students in making informed choices.
During a graduation ceremony for 353 teachers at the Tambach TTC in Elgeyo Marakwet County, the CS expressed satisfaction with the seamless transition process for students moving from junior to senior school next year.
Highlighting that the graduates represent the first cohort trained under the Competency-Based Teacher Education (CBTE) program, Ogamba noted that their training aims to equip teachers with not only knowledge but also skills that are reflective and responsive to the evolving needs of 21st-century learners.
He mentioned that the National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023-2027 emphasizes the need to retrain all teacher educators to effectively implement the CBTE curriculum.
Acknowledging the crucial role of teachers in the ongoing rollout of Competency-Based Education, the CS reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that all teacher training institutions are adequately equipped to provide quality education to future educators.
Ogamba praised the college for its achievements in various co-curricular activities, which he described as vital to a well-rounded education. He emphasized that under the CBTE framework, learning extends beyond the classroom to include activities that build resilience and essential qualities in the teaching profession.
“The diverse and inclusive learning areas and co-curricular activities offered under the CBTE create opportunities for teacher trainees to identify and leverage various environments for curriculum delivery,” he stated.
While promising the Ministry’s support for the college’s infrastructure development, the CS urged the board to supplement government funding by pursuing income-generating initiatives to address key priority areas.
He encouraged the board to continue collaborating with stakeholders and partners, such as the NG-CDF, the county government, and other benefactors, to enhance infrastructural development.
Ogamba pointed out that the government has allocated a total recurrent grant of 31.4 million shillings to the college over three financial years, from 2022/2023 to 2024/2025. He stressed the board’s critical role in ensuring financial transparency, accountability, and effective management of the college’s resources.
“It is therefore crucial to maintain internal controls and timely financial reporting in accordance with the approved International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) model,” he added.
In response to calls from leaders to upgrade the college to a university, the CS stated that the Ministry is awaiting an assessment from the Commission for University Education (CUE), noting that the government aims to establish a specialized university in the region.
The event was attended by Principal Secretary (PS) Finance Dr. Chris Kiptoo, PS Forest Gitonga Mugambi, Governor Wisley Rotich, area MP Adams Kipsanai, and other dignitaries.
