Ruto Speaks Out About the Possibility of Making Mathematics an Elective Subject
The proposition made by the Ministry of Education to make mathematics an optional subject has drawn comments from President William Ruto.
In an address to Kenyans residing in China, Ruto stated that he would instruct Education CS Julius Ogamba to explain what the proposal entails to the students of Kenya.
Ruto stated, “I think the instructor here has a problem with the proposal that mathematics be made an option.”
“Your perspective has been taken into account, and I will ask the authorities at the Ministry of Education to clarify what it means.”
The government will keep looking for scholarships to enable Kenyans to study overseas, he stated.
The students are supported by the government of Kenya, other philanthropists, or through collaboration with foreign governments, according to Ruto.
In that area, he claimed, his government has established collaboration with the Chinese authorities.
“We will continue to explore scholarship opportunities for Kenyans as we expand the horizon of knowledge, skills, and competencies that are necessary for us to drive our own development and provide and internationally recognized workforces,” he stated.
During his international travels, particularly in Africa, Ruto claims that he is constantly complimented on the quality of Kenyan labor.
“I have so much faith in the human resources of Kenya. I have no shame in the fact that they would disappoint us if they were to work in any nation. They have consistently been excellent,” he stated.
Former Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang’s announcement was met with harsh condemnation from politicians, experts, and educators in Kenya.
Unlike the 8-4-4 education system, mathematics will no longer be a required topic in the new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), Kipsang said.
The change, he said, will have an impact on students moving into higher education when they go back to school.
Nevertheless, students are required to take courses in Community Service Learning, Physical Education, Kiswahili, English, or Kenya Sign Language.
