Kenya: Ministry to raise entry requirements for teachers under new curriculum

Teachers and parents celebrate at Hill School Primary in Eldoret after Avula Juliet Musimbi scored 431 marks in this year’s KCPE exams. Expectations will be high for teachers under the new curriculum. [PHOTO: KEVIN TUNOI/STANDARD]

The minimum entry requirement for teachers will be raised and their mastery of content emphasised under the new education curriculum reforms.

Details of the proposed “new teacher” reveal that demonstration of the right attitude and ability to mentor fellow teachers and learners will be among the key requirements.