Let’s review our system of education

It is encouraging that the review of Kenya’s education system is underway with a wide range of reforms being proposed by individuals and organisations. In fact, going by the debates around this exercise, the political goodwill and the social commentary, there is no doubt that there is a general consensus that some,PHOTO: COURTESY

It is encouraging that the review of Kenya’s education system is underway with a wide range of reforms being proposed by individuals and organisations. In fact, going by the debates around this exercise, the political goodwill and the social commentary, there is no doubt that there is a general consensus that some,

if not all, elements of the current education system points to a need for substantive transformation of the education system. As we embark on this journey, it is my opinion that stakeholders, particularly teachers and parents, should be the champions of a holistic approach in the review process. Over the years attempts at addressing issues seen to be impacting on education negatively have only resulted in narrow changes whose impact is short-circuited by the system itself.