Professors petition Education ministry over scrapping of standalone ECDE diplomas

A circular dated January 19, 2026, has drawn sharp reactions from a section of university lecturers, who say the decision has left hundreds of students and parents, man.....

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A caucus of Kenyan professors has petitioned the Ministry of Education to reverse a directive scrapping standalone Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) diploma programs. The controversial circular, issued by Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok, merges early childhood and primary teacher education into a single course, causing widespread concern.

The directive, issued via a circular dated January 19, 2026, has left hundreds of students and parents uncertain about their future.
Key stakeholders, including lecturers like Dr. Rose Opiyo of Maseno University and Dr. Hudson Ouko of Kenyatta University, argue against the merger due to distinct teaching methodologies and lack of consultation.
County governments, represented by Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai, were not consulted and may pursue legal action, while the Ministry of Education defends the move as a presidential directive based on recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.

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