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How new CBE pathways will benefit students

Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Chief Executive Officer Dr Mercy Wahome. [Spice FM]

As the country grapples with youth unemployment, rising poverty, and urban insecurity, the government is moving away from an  overreliance on academic grades toward the development of practical skills.

The shift under the new Competency-Based Education and Training (CBE) policy is modelled to equip learners with skills ready for the job market. 

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