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Dropout persist as learners exit CBE system

Grade 10 learners present their projects during KNEC symposium on May 4, 2026. [Mike Kihaki, Standard] 

At least 151,691 learners from the pioneer cohort of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) have dropped out before reaching Grade 10, exposing significant gaps in Kenya’s education system and raising concerns over retention and learning outcomes.

However, this variance is attributed to natural atrocity with government saying the transition rate his is a long period of time between Grade 3 and Grade 9.

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