Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya expressed strong reservations about the newly launched Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), questioning its practicality. Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya writes on a blackboard at Showground Primary School. Photo: George Natembeya. Source: Facebook Natembeya revealed that he was also confused about the CBC and could not explain it to parents. What did Natembeya say about CBC? “Myself, I don’t understand CBC. I asked the parents, and they don’t know. Teachers also don’t know. The Ministry of Education doesn’t understand it as well. Even the president is confused about CBC; that’s why he formed a task force to look into it.” He said.
He argued that CBC is failing children, claiming it was designed by individuals who do not want Kenyan children to acquire education and become empowered like them. “Education is what equalizes people in society. I wouldn’t be standing here today if not for education,” he added. Natembeya’s take on CBC examinations, grading The Trans Nzoia Governor criticized the CBC examination and grading systems, describing them as nonsensical and ineffective. “Some even did exams, and the exams were released, yet people are not even aware.” He lamented that CBC lacks a proper grading system, making it difficult to track students’ academic progress.
“You’re only told ‘below expectations,’ or ‘exceeding expectations.’ Students are just joking in school because, after all, they know they won’t fail since there is no grading,” he said. What did Natembeya say about education funding? The former Rift Valley Regional commissioner also took a swipe at the Ministry of Education over the delayed release of capitation funds for schools, which he said undermines the promise of free education. “They tell us education is free from Class 1 to Form 4.
But there’s no money being sent to schools. Even students in day schools, which are considered cheaper, are being sent home for fees,” he lamented. The county boss was speaking during the burial ceremony of Bishop Stephen Wamuti Njuguna in Muhuti Village, Cherangany. His remarks come barely a week after a heated confrontation with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah over cases of abductions. The exchange occurred in the presence of President William Ruto, during the burial of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother.
by Harry Ivan Mboto
