Kenya is boosting STEM education as 60% of senior schools prepare to offer science-based pathways under the new CBC system.
Kenya’s education reform is shifting focus toward Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as a core pathway under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
According to Basic Education PS Julius Bitok, the government expects 60% of all public secondary schools to offer STEM subjects, supported by new laboratories and infrastructure investments.
The push for STEM aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals to equip learners with 21st-century skills. Schools like Mang’u High School, already offering aviation and robotics programs, are leading the charge.
With the upcoming digital placement system, students who excel in STEM-oriented assessments will be strategically placed in schools that align with their talents and ambitions.
Prof Bitok assured parents that the government has enough capacity to accommodate all learners — with 2.4 million Grade 10 slots for just 1.13 million Grade 9 candidates.
