No Problems with Grade 10 School Choices, Says Education Ministry
The Education Cabinet Secretary, Migos Ogamba, has assured everyone that the process of choosing senior schools for current Grade 9 students is going smoothly.
Ogamba explained that this is possible because the Ministry has successfully created guidelines for student transitions with input from various stakeholders.
He has instructed all junior school leaders to engage their career advisors to help Grade 9 students and their parents get the right information for making good school choices.
During a graduation ceremony for 353 teachers at Tambach TTC in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Ogamba expressed satisfaction with how the transition process for students moving to senior school next year is progressing.
He noted that these graduates are the first group trained under the new Competency-Based Teacher Education (CBTE) program, which aims to prepare teachers who are knowledgeable, skilled, and responsive to the needs of modern learners.
Ogamba mentioned that the National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023-2027 focuses on improving teacher training to effectively implement the CBTE curriculum.
He highlighted the crucial role teachers play in this new education approach and assured that the Ministry is dedicated to ensuring all teacher training institutions are well-equipped to provide quality education.
He praised the college for its achievements in various extracurricular activities, emphasizing that education should include both classroom learning and activities that build important skills for teachers.
Ogamba promised the Ministry’s support for improving the college’s facilities and encouraged the board to find ways to generate additional funds to support key projects.
He urged the board to continue working with partners like the NG-CDF, the county government, and other supporters to enhance the college’s infrastructure.
He also mentioned that the government has provided a total of 31.4 million shillings to the college over three years, from 2022/2023 to 2024/2025, and stressed the importance of good financial management and transparency.
In response to requests for upgrading the college to a university, Ogamba said the Ministry is waiting for an evaluation from the Commission for University Education (CUE) and that the government hopes to establish a specialized university in the area.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Principal Secretary for Finance Dr. Chris Kiptoo, PS for Forest Gitonga Mugambi, Governor Wisley Rotich, and area MP Adams Kipsanai.
