The Ministry of Education, through the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), has released a comprehensive list of approved curriculum support materials for Grade 10 learners, a significant step in implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in senior schools.

• Learners in senior schools will take four core subjects (English, Kiswahili, Core Mathematics, and Community Service Learning) and select three additional subjects based on career pathways: STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts and Sports Science.
• The official document outlining these resources was published on Tuesday, December 23.
• Teachers are mandated to select learning materials exclusively from this approved list, ensuring alignment with CBC teaching and assessment approaches.

The Ministry of Education has detailed curriculum support and learning resources for learners transitioning to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, designed to align education with national development priorities and job market skills. Students will be placed into senior schools based on their CBE pathways.

• A seven-day review window opened on Tuesday, December 23, for parents and learners to make adjustments to senior school placements.
• Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated that CBE prepares learners for careers matching their competencies and aspirations.
• Approved textbooks, guides, and digital resources are provided for STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports pathways.
• Educators have undergone capacity-building to effectively deliver the CBE curriculum, shifting from exam reliance to practical, skills-based learning.
• Learner progression is determined by assessments including KPSEA, continuous assessments in Grades 7 and 8, and KJSEA in Grade 9.