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February 17, 2026
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KLB Clarifies Directive for Withdrawal of Its Books From Market

KLB Clarifies Directive for Withdrawal of Its Books From Market

As one of the country’s leading publishers, KLB plays a key role in producing textbooks and learning materials aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)...

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The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has refuted claims that the government ordered the withdrawal of any of its curriculum books from circulation. KLB clarified on Tuesday, February 16, that all its educational materials are duly approved by KICD and remain valid for use in Kenyan schools.

  • KLB emphasised that none of its approved titles have been removed from circulation by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD).
  • The clarification addresses speculation that President William Ruto's administration had ordered material withdrawals over curriculum concerns.
  • This development follows recent concerns from parents and booksellers regarding a shortage of core textbooks for primary and junior secondary schools, particularly for Grade 10 learners.

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