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KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

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KICD CEO Charles Ongondo at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development during Senior Schools and Curricular forum on Wednesday April, 03, 2024. [Samson Wire. Standard]

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) recently came under fire for content found in a Form Three Biology textbook.

The book provides information on ways to prevent assault and HIV infection, including self-control in drinking alcohol, ensuring that blood transfusions only take place in situations of extreme need, and ensuring that medical treatment is sterile.

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