No Issues Reported in Grade 10 Senior School Selection, According to the Ministry of Education
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Migos Ogamba, has assured the nation that the process of selecting senior schools for current Grade 9 students is proceeding smoothly.
This assurance follows the successful formulation of transition and placement guidelines by the Ministry in collaboration with various stakeholders. Consequently, the Cabinet Secretary has instructed all junior school heads to engage their career advisors to assist the parents of Grade 9 learners in acquiring the necessary information to facilitate informed decision-making regarding school selection.
During a graduation ceremony for 353 teachers at the Tambach Teachers Training College in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Ogamba expressed satisfaction with the seamless transition process for learners moving from junior to senior school in the upcoming academic year.
He highlighted that the graduates represent the first cohort trained under the Competency-Based Teacher Education (CBTE) framework, which aims to cultivate educators who are not only knowledgeable but also skilled, reflective, and responsive to the evolving demands of 21st-century learners.
“The National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023-2027 emphasizes the necessity of re-skilling all teacher educators to effectively implement the CBTE curriculum,” he stated.
Acknowledging the pivotal role of teachers in the ongoing execution of Competency-Based Education, the Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that all teacher training institutions are adequately equipped to provide high-quality education to prospective educators.
He commended the college for its accomplishments in a diverse array of co-curricular activities, which he noted are integral to a holistic educational experience. Under the CBTE framework, learning extends beyond the classroom to include co-curricular activities that promote resilience and essential attributes within the teaching profession.
“The broad and inclusive spectrum of learning areas and co-curricular activities offered under the CBTE presents opportunities for the development of teacher trainees who can identify and leverage various contexts for curriculum delivery,” he remarked.
In his commitment to support the enhancement of the college’s infrastructure, the Cabinet Secretary urged the board to supplement government funding by exploring income-generating initiatives to finance key priority areas.
He encouraged continued collaboration with stakeholders and partners, including the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), the county government, and other benefactors, to bolster infrastructural development.
Ogamba noted that the government has allocated a total recurrent grant of 31.4 million shillings to the college over three financial years, from 2022/2023 to 2024/2025, and emphasized the board’s critical oversight role in ensuring financial transparency, accountability, and effective resource management.
“It is therefore imperative to maintain robust internal controls and timely financial reporting in accordance with the approved International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) model for government financial reporting,” he stated.
In response to requests from leaders regarding the potential elevation of the college to university status, the Cabinet Secretary indicated that the Ministry is awaiting an evaluation from the Commission for University Education (CUE), adding that the government aspires to establish a specialized university in the region.
The event was also attended by Principal Secretary for Finance, Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Principal Secretary for Forests, Gitonga Mugambi, Governor Wisley Rotich, and local Member of Parliament, Adams Kipsanai, among other distinguished guests.
