The Ministry of Education welcomes public participation in providing feedback on drafted bills related to education reforms.
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has extended an invitation to the public to provide their input through written memoranda on the Bills drafted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to implement reforms in the education sector. The MoE is seeking feedback on the proposed Sessional Paper and Bills designed to put into effect the recommendations outlined in the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).
The draft Sessional Paper, titled “Transforming Education, Training and Research for Sustainable Development in Kenya,” aims to adopt a 2-6-3-3-3 education structure. It also envisions establishing a comprehensive school system where all levels of learning, from pre-primary to grade nine, are managed as a unified institution. This restructuring is intended to gain control over the allocated funds for basic education institutions, such as capitation funds for Free Primary Education (FPE) and Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE), addressing the lack of a clear mechanism for holding school heads accountable in cases of misappropriation.
Several Bills are part of the education reform initiative, including the Basic Education Bill, 2024, Basic Education Scholarships and Bursaries Bill, 2024, Education Appeals Tribunal Bill, 2024, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Kenya National Examinations Council (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and Kenya Literature Bureau (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Additional Bills cover aspects like Technical and Vocational Education and Training, the Kenya National Qualifications Framework, Universities, Tertiary Education Placement and Funding, and Science, Technology, and Innovation.
This comprehensive set of Bills reflects the government’s commitment to addressing various facets of the education sector, and public participation is encouraged to ensure a well-rounded and inclusive approach to the reforms. Interested individuals and stakeholders are urged to submit their views and suggestions through written memoranda.
