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KICD directs publishers to recall unauthorised books

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Aida Tabu purchases books for her grade 6 daughter Winter Ruth at Gohil bookshop in Kakamega town on January 7, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has directed publishers to withdraw all unauthorised learning materials from the market.

KICD Chief Executive Charles Ong'ondo said the government will mount a crackdown to mop up all books not fit for learners.

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