The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has assured parents and education stakeholders that the country is fully prepared for the transition of Grade 10 learners to senior school, with teachers adequately trained and equipped to support the rollout.
Speaking on the preparedness of the education sector, TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei said all teachers expected to receive the first cohort of Grade 10 learners are ready to implement the senior school curriculum under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.
She noted that the Commission has focused on equipping teachers with the competencies, skills and confidence required to effectively handle the diverse learning needs of students transitioning from junior secondary.
Mitei said the Grade 10 learners, who will join senior school from Monday, January 12, 2026, will encounter a learning environment designed to nurture their talents, interests and career pathways.
She urged heads of senior school institutions to broaden their curriculum offerings to accommodate the varied subject combinations envisioned under the CBE system.
“The Commission assures parents that all teachers are prepared to receive Grade 10 candidates. They are adequately equipped with the competencies, skills and confidence required to meet the diverse learning mix of our learners under the competency-based framework,” Mitei said.
She added that the Commission is determined to address existing teacher shortages in newly introduced learning areas to ensure smooth delivery of the senior school curriculum.
According to Mitei, interventions are already underway to strengthen staffing levels and build capacity in specialised subjects as part of the wider education reforms.
At the same time, the TSC CEO commended teachers for their role in the successful administration of the 2025 national examinations.
She applauded their professionalism and commitment in preparing, supervising and invigilating the exams, noting that the exercise was conducted with credibility, integrity and fairness.
In 2025, the Commission vetted and deployed 77,600 teachers to oversee the national examinations, including centre managers, supervisors and invigilators.
Mitei attributed the smooth conduct of the exams to strong leadership and effective multi-agency collaboration involving education officials, security agencies and other stakeholders.
She urged teachers to remain focused and maintain high professional standards as the education sector undergoes a significant transition under the new system.
Mitei emphasised that teachers remain central to the success of both examination processes and the implementation of the senior school curriculum.
The Grade 10 transition marks a critical phase in the ongoing implementation of the Competency-Based Education system, which seeks to align learning with skills development and real-world application.
by JAMES GICHIGI
