Mathematics No Longer Compulsory in Kenya’s Senior Secondary Schools

In a groundbreaking move, Kenya’s Ministry of Education has announced that mathematics will no longer be a compulsory subject for students transitioning to senior secondary school under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This radical shift, effective as of this year, marks a significant departure from the traditional 8-4-4 education system and has sparked widespread debate about its implications for the country’s future.Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang unveiled the change on Thursday, emphasizing that the decision aligns with the CBC’s focus on flexibility and student-centered learning. “In Grade 10, it is not . . .