{"id":68044,"date":"2024-07-20T07:03:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T07:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/07\/20\/natembeya-roots-for-the-scrapping-of-globally-uncompetetitive-cbc\/"},"modified":"2024-07-20T07:03:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T07:03:33","slug":"natembeya-roots-for-the-scrapping-of-globally-uncompetetitive-cbc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/natembeya-roots-for-the-scrapping-of-globally-uncompetetitive-cbc\/","title":{"rendered":"Natembeya roots for the scrapping of \u2018globally uncompetetitive\u2019 CBC"},"content":{"rendered":"

KITALE, Kenya, Ju 20 \u2014 Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has called for the abolition of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), citing concerns over its impact on the future prospects of Kenyan children.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking on Friday at the commissioning of a twin Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classroom at MEZA Primary School, Natembeya criticized the government\u2019s handling of the education sector.<\/p>\n

Natembeya highlighted the severe shortage of teachers, noting that some Junior Secondary School (JSS) classes have over 100 students managed by only two teachers, who are expected to cover 14 subjects.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere might be a hidden agenda to undermine the education sector, ensuring that Kenyans remain illiterate for the benefit of a few selfish leaders,\u201d he suggested.<\/p>\n

The governor also raised concerns about the CBC grading system, which he believes will disadvantage many Kenyans seeking further education abroad.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe current grading system under CBC will make it difficult for our children to compete internationally,\u201d Natembeya said.<\/p>\n

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In addition to his critique of the CBC, Natembeya urged schools not to deny education to students, especially in day schools, due to unpaid lunch fees. \u201cI don\u2019t want to see children being sent home because they have not paid for lunch. That we will not allow. Parents should take charge and have their own plan,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n

Natembeya pointed out that the issue of lunch fees has denied many students the opportunity to continue their education, stating that it is not part of government policy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lunch being provided in schools does not offer the required nutrition, and forcing students to pay for it should not be tolerated,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The governor called on residents to ensure their children attend school, emphasizing that education is the only weapon to fight poverty, which he said has crippled the area. \u201cWe need to take our children to school. It\u2019s sad that we are constructing classes, yet we have few pupils,\u201d he lamented.<\/p>\n

Natembeya also highlighted the lack of infrastructure and teachers as major obstacles to learning. He warned that if the government does not address the issues with CBC, he would mobilize parents to keep their children out of school.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not ready to take our students to school to sleep. The government should move with speed and address the issue because Kenya\u2019s future is at stake,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n

The governor criticized politicians who send their children to international schools, leaving ordinary Kenyans to suffer. \u201cMost politicians have taken their children to international schools, leaving Kenyans to suffer in their own country,\u201d he added.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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