The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced a nationwide retooling exercise for senior school teachers in Competency-Based Education (CBE), scheduled from 28th July to 15th August 2025. This initiative aims to prepare teachers for the rollout of Grades 10 to 12.

• Ksh980 million is allocated for the retooling initiative.
• Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba emphasized the government's commitment to a smooth transition for Grade 9 learners.
• The training will cover a total of 55 subjects across pathways including STEM and arts.

A recent education report highlights significant challenges in Kenya's educational system, citing inadequate staffing, lack of ICT, and insufficient infrastructure as key issues.

• 100,000 teachers are needed across all learning institutions in Kenya.
• The report was developed by Zizi Afrique Foundation and Usawa Agenda.
• Only 21% of teachers in public junior schools are trained in STEM learning areas, with 48% of students lacking access to laboratory facilities.

The Kenyan Education Ministry faces a crisis as it prepares to implement Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, set to launch in January 2026. A recent report reveals significant gaps in preparedness for this transition.

• Only 21 percent of teachers in public junior secondary schools have been trained to teach STEM subjects.
• The report was developed by Zizi Afrique Foundation and Usawa Agenda.
• Critical infrastructure needs remain unmet, with only 48 percent of learners having access to laboratory facilities.