Editor's Review

It had been alleged that the new CS was keen on undertaking various reforms in schools with a review of the CBC already in place.


The Ministry of Education had flagged a viral poster on proposed CBD and school reforms as fake.

In a statement dated Monday, September 23, the Ministry urged Kenyans to ignore the poster and its contents given that it was making rounds on social media.

The docket led by CS Julius Ogamba reiterated that the poster did not come from it despite the poster containing the government seal and details of the Ministry.

"The Ministry of Education wishes to advise the public to ignore this fake content that is circulating in some online platforms," read the statement in part.

File image of President William Ruto and other government officials addressing KCPE students.

It had been alleged that the new CS was keen on undertaking various reforms in schools with a review of the CBC already in place.

According to the fake poster, the government was considering increasing the grades for Junior Secondary schools.

It was also purported that the government intended to carry out reforms in the hiring of teachers for Junior Secondary and also change the requirements for teachers heading the institutions.

"Priority for leadership and administrative roles in Junior Schools will be given to administrators with primary education experience, who have advanced to secondary school training and certifications in line with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) promotional regulations," read the poster in part.

The CBC was rolled out during the reign of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The new system of education was to replace the 8-4-4 system.

Notably, various reforms were initiated after a taskforce formed by President William Ruto submitted its report. Some of the reforms that were undertaken include the domiciling of Junior Secondary schools in primary schools.