KICD releases list of approved textbooks for 2025 curriculum

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has unveiled the approved list of textbooks for Pre-Primary to Grade 9 learners, tailored to meet the demands of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

The announcement stresses KICD's commitment to nurturing every learner's potential.

Key highlights include textbooks in key areas such as Environmental Activities, Mathematical Activities, Christian and Islamic Religious Education, and Language Arts.

Leading publishers such as Longhorn, Mentor, Moran, and KLB have contributed to the list, ensuring that materials are both engaging and pedagogically sound.

Parents and educators are advised to procure materials only from the approved list to align with curriculum standards and promote effective learning outcomes.

List of selected approved textbooks

Pre-Primary 1

Mentor Language Activities Learner's Book: Violet Ochieng', Justine S. Ochieng', Sh400.00

KLB Skillgrow Environmental Activities Learner's Book: Maurice Saka, Dorcas Mwangi, Sh345.00

Pre-Primary 2

Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book: Agnes Ndungu, Winfred Wanja, Sh560.00

First Steps Mathematical Activities Learner's Book: Moran Publishers, Ksh. 360.00

Grade 1

Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book: Leah Kariuki, Bancy Malandi, Sh530.00

Kiswahili Angaza Shughuli za Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi: EAEP Publishers, Sh800.00

Grade 2

Oxford Let's Do Mathematical Activities Learner's Book: Catherine Kiyiapi, Martin Ng'ang'a, Sh500.00

Our Faith Christian Religious Education Learner's Book: Moran Publishers, Sh460.00

Comprehensive list of approved textbooks

Pre-Primary 1

Mentor Language Activities Learner's Book - Violet Ochieng', Justine S. Ochieng'

KLB Skillgrow Environmental Activities Learner's Book - Maurice Saka, Dorcas Mwangi

First Steps Environmental Activities Learner's Book - Diane Omondi

Mentor Christian Religious Education Activities Learner's Book - J.N. Gathogo

Made Familiar Creative Activities Learner's Book - Starshine Student Centre

Pre-Primary 2

Longhorn Christian Religious Education Learner's Book - Agnes Ndungu, Winfred Wanja

First Steps Mathematical Activities Learner's Book - Moran Publishers

Mentor Language Activities Learner's Book - Violet Ochieng', Justine S. Ochieng'

Environmental Activities Learner's Book - J.N. Gathogo

Mentor Creative Activities Learner's Book - Justine S. Ochieng, Effie Akinyi

Grade 1

Oxford New Progressive Primary English Learner's Book - Leah Kariuki, Bancy Malandi

Kiswahili Angaza Shughuli za Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi - Shabaan Otieno, Mziwanda Banda

Distinction English Language Activities Learner's Book - David Odiwuor, Zipporah Gatimu

Skills in English Language Activities Learner's Book - Diane Omondi, Grace Nanjendo

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learner's Book - Israel Owiti, Francis Mwangi

Our Faith Christian Religious Education Learner's Book - Patrick Tumusiime, Mercy Githae

Our World Environmental Activities Learner's Book - Ferdinanda Gachang'i, Vitalis Makanda

Grade 2

Oxford Let's Do Mathematical Activities Learner's Book - Catherine Kiyiapi, Martin Ng'ang'a

Kielekezi cha Kiswahili Mazoezi ya Lugha Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi - Sam Washika

Skills in English Language Activities Learner's Book - Diane Omondi, Beth Chege

Distinction Christian Religious Education Learner's Book - Claire Ashley, Griffin Kawala

Access and Learn Environmental Activities Learner's Book - Esther Nafula, Stella Maku

MTP Mathematical Activities Learner's Book - Mountain Top Publishers

Grade 3

Distinction English Language Activities Learner's Book - David Odiwuor, Zipporah Gitimu

Spotlight Environmental Activities Learner's Book - Benta Achieng, Jacinta Kanini

KLB Visionary CRE Activities Learner's Book - Winnie Magonda, Philomena Mwaura

Oxford Growing in Christ Christian Religious Education Learner's Book - Hezron Onyango, Lucy Wachira

Mentor Environmental Activities Learner's Book - Emma Omenda, Maureen Odhiambo

Super Minds Mathematics Learner's Book - EAEP Publishers

Grade 4

Skills in English Learner's Book - Diane Omondi, Joseph Ndirangu

Akili Pevu Kiswahili Angaza Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi - Shabaan Otieno, Mziwanda Banda

Spotlight Social Studies Learner's Book - Ezekiel Mudi, Wilson Sirengo

Oxford Everyday Science and Technology Learner's Book - Patrick Mumo, Wycliffe Ntyaperah

Super Minds Christian Religious Education Learner's Book - Emily Kinyua, Faith Makena

KLB Visionary Mathematics Learner's Book - Obadiah Kiburi, Samuel Irumbi

Grade 5

Queenex English Learner's Book - Monica Agola, Grace Kiugo

Spotlight Mathematics Learner's Book - Alice Njeru, Boniface Tinega

Kiswahili Dadisi Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi - Jackline Ndege, Pauline Kea

Our Faith Christian Religious Education Learner's Book - Patrick Tumusiime, Mercy Githae

Science and Technology Learner's Book - Alex Kihugu, Franco Munene