Majority of Kenyans dissatisfied with new CBC curriculum, Infotrak survey

Johvine Wanyingo,Infotrack research manager during the release of a report on CBC. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

It has now emerged that the majority of parents are sceptical of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with many saying it has not improved learning compared to the old 8-4-4 system.

A new national survey has found that 51 per cent of parents believe the quality of education under CBC is either worse than or no different from the 8-4-4 system, while 49 per cent say the quality has improved. A significant number remain unconvinced, pointing to cost, confusion, and gaps in information as major concerns.

The survey, conducted by Infotrak Research and Consulting between December 2025 and January 2026, involved 1,000 Kenyans across all 47 counties.

The report comes at a critical time, when learners are transitioning from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary Schools, a process marked by significant confusion.