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March 30, 2026
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Governors demand withdrawal teacher training merger

Governors demand withdrawal teacher training merger

Students pursuing B.Ed. in ECDE are reportedly being excluded from government support...

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Kenyan governors are demanding the Ministry of Education withdraw a directive merging Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) with primary teacher training, arguing it undermines specialized foundational learning and impacts devolved functions.

  • The merger, part of Competency-Based Education (CBE) reforms, raises entry requirements, potentially excluding many aspiring teachers.
  • Council of Governors (CoG) Education Committee Chairperson Dr. Erick Mutai stated that ECDE is a specialized curriculum for caregivers and should remain standalone.
  • The Nairobi High Court previously suspended the circular on February 9, 2026, citing risks to devolved functions.

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