CBC – has anyone noticed the glaring inequity?

Yes, many people have noticed glaring inequities related to the rollout and implementation of CBC across Kenya’s education system. Here are some key points about these inequities:

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Glaring Inequities in CBC Implementation in Kenya

1. Resource Disparities

Urban and well-funded schools often have better access to teaching materials, technology, and trained teachers for CBC.

Rural and marginalized areas struggle with lack of infrastructure, textbooks, and even basic classroom facilities, making it hard to deliver CBC effectively.

2. Teacher Preparedness

Not all teachers have received adequate training or support to transition smoothly to the competency-based approach.

This creates uneven quality of instruction, disadvantaging students in under-resourced schools.

3. Assessment Challenges

CBC focuses on continuous assessment and practical skills, but schools lacking resources find it difficult to implement these effectively.

Some schools rely on traditional exams anyway, defeating CBC’s purpose.

4. Digital Divide

CBC incorporates ICT tools, yet many schools, especially in rural areas, lack reliable electricity, internet, and devices.

This deepens the gap between privileged and underprivileged learners.

5. Parental and Community Support

Parents in affluent areas often have more understanding and capacity to support their children through CBC’s different learning approach.

Less awareness and involvement in poorer communities can hinder student progress.

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Why This Matters

These inequities can lead to unequal learning outcomes and widen the education gap instead of bridging it, which goes against CBC’s goal of inclusive and holistic education.

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