Kenyan Universities Begin Preparing for New Competency-Based Education Curriculum - July 2026

Kenyan universities are preparing for the imminent rollout of the new Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, focusing on revising their academic programs. The Ronald Ngala Tourism College is set to officially commence academic programs in September, welcoming its inaugural cohort of students. Meanwhile, residents and parents in Busia County are being urged to embrace vocational and technical education, an initiative aimed at equipping students with practical skills quickly and affordably to address persistent unemployment. President William Ruto has also launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme, emphasizing that a degree alone is no longer enough and that employers are looking for practical experience.