🇰🇪 Kenya’s Teachers Gear Up for CBC with Major Retooling Push! 🚀

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is rolling out a nationwide training program to prepare high school teachers for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) by January 2026. Here’s everything you need to know! 📚✨

Teachers engage in CBC retooling at a training venue in Kenya. 🖼️

What’s Happening? 📰

From July 28 to August 15, 2025, the TSC is conducting a massive retooling program for 51,360 regular senior secondary school teachers and 360 Special Needs Education (SNE) teachers across 856 venues nationwide. This initiative prepares educators for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout in senior secondary schools (Grades 10-12) starting January 2026. The focus? Equipping teachers to deliver a student-centered, skills-based curriculum across three pathways: STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science. 🎓🔬🎨

Key Highlights 🔑

Training Structure 📅

Using a smart cascade model, Master Trainers were trained at KISE (July 28–Aug 1), followed by Trainers of Trainers (Aug 4–8), who then train teachers (Aug 8–15). Covers 55 subjects with hands-on pedagogy. 🧑‍🏫

Funding 💰

The government allocated Ksh 980 million for retooling, building on Ksh 950 million in the 2025/2026 budget. Supports a multi-agency approach for CBC success. 💸

Challenges ⚠️

Delayed reimbursements force teachers to cover transport costs. Schools face funding and infrastructure gaps, with only 229,292 primary and 75,000 junior secondary teachers retooled since 2019. 🛑

Broader Support 🤝

A new 29.5% salary increase via a July 2025 CBA, plus welfare provisions like breastfeeding breaks, supports teachers. But rural staffing shortages and outdated fees remain concerns. 🙌

By the Numbers 📊

Infographic showing key stats: 51,360 teachers, 856 venues, Ksh 980M budget. 🖼️

Challenges & Outlook 🚧🔮

While the TSC’s efforts are a significant step, the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) warns of challenges: inadequate infrastructure, staffing shortages in rural areas, and outdated school fees structures (unchanged since 2015). The 2025-2026 education budget of over Sh 700 billion aims to address these, but principals stress prioritizing teacher preparedness and resources for a smooth CBC transition. The stakes are high to ensure Kenya’s students are ready for a skills-based future! 🌟