Why Kenya must never look back on free education, CBE

Grade two pupils from Nyamachaki Primary School in Nyeri ,during a play game session. [Kibata Kihu/Standard]

I have been a teacher for over 30 years, 11 of them outside of Kenya. During this time, I have taught across a range of curricula, including 8-4-4 during its formative stages and eventual meltdown, the British system at its peak both locally and abroad, Cambridge, as well as various adapted versions of liberal education.

I can state with confidence that each curriculum has its own merits and limitations. However, it is imperative that Kenya does not revert to the challenges of the 8-4-4 era.