Education Ministry Addresses Senior School Transition Crisis and Lack of Cost Data - January 2026

Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba updated Parliament on the progress of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, specifically addressing the transition from Junior to Senior School. A significant crisis is unfolding as over half of grade ten students have not yet enrolled in senior secondary school. This issue highlights widespread challenges families face in affording school fees and accessing education. Concurrently, CS Ogamba admitted that the government lacks official data on the actual cost of educating a learner in the country. This admission reveals a significant gap in educational financial planning and transparency.