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Pupils of Bethel Academy School in Kesses Sub County, engage in cleaning exercise at Cheplasgei trading centre as part of the government's learning program known as Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Uasin Gishu County. [File, Standard]

Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is still facing teething problems, key among them being shortage of teachers and lack of critical facilities. The present predicament stems from the hurried process of switching from the 8-4-4 curriculum to the new model of teaching.

It is unfortunate that public schools are the most affected, with learners in some institutions yet to get teachers for technical subjects. The impulse decision to reduce learning areas has not eased the staffing crisis.

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