Kindiki calls for urgent education reforms to match global trends

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for urgent reforms in the education system to better prepare graduates for the global job market.

Speaking at a high-level review meeting with the Ministry of Education leadership, Kindiki stressed the need for increased access, affordability and quality across all education levels.

The Presidential Working Party on Education Reform, which met in Karen, recommended strengthening the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) to keep pace with global trends in education and skills development.

The group also urged increased funding for Technical, Vocational, and University Education to ensure that all Kenyans can contribute effectively to national growth.

“The CBC must respond to future global trends in pedagogy and human capital development,” Kindiki said.

“We need to ensure that our education system produces graduates who are fit for purpose in a rapidly changing global market.”

Present at the meeting were Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba, Permanent Secretaries Dr. Belio Kipsang (Basic Education), Dr. Beatrice Inyangala (Higher Education and Research) and Dr. Esther Muoria (TVET), among others.

The call for reform comes amid growing concerns over Kenya's education system and its ability to equip students with the skills needed in the workforce.