Principal Secretary for Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang, has announced plans to construct 16,000 classrooms nationwide for Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners transitioning to grade nine next year.
Dr. Kipsang’s remarks were conveyed by Mr. Elijah Mungai, the Director of Projects Coordination and Delivery for Projects, in a speech delivered at Olympics Primary School in Kibra Subcounty, Nairobi.
In his speech, Dr. Kipsang outlined the government’s commitment to constructing an additional 10 classrooms to accommodate the upcoming number of grade nine students.
He has also extended an invitation to the World Bank to collaborate with the government in expanding classroom infrastructure at the school.
“We welcome the World Bank to support and partner with the government to build even more classrooms in this school,” Dr. Kipsang said.
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Govt Dedication for Future Learners
On her part, Ms. Mamta Murthi, the Vice President for Human Development at the World Bank, commended Kenya for its education achievements, citing the country’s implementation of a robust schooling system.
She also emphasized the importance of education in shaping a nation’s future and lauded Kenya’s high enrollment rates in primary schools.
“Kenya is doing well in the enrolment rate of children in schools, as education is a critical factor in determining the future of a country,” she said.
Mr. Odidi Otieno, the Deputy County Commissioner, reiterated the government’s dedication to ensuring a seamless transition of learners from primary to secondary education.
He highlighted the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders in achieving this objective.
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Mr. Cyrus Okumu, the Headteacher of Olympics Primary School also spoke at the event, expressing gratitude for the supportive teaching and non-teaching staff who have contributed to creating a conducive learning environment.
“The school had developed a friendly learning environment and an excellent instructional for learners in the school,” the headteacher stated.
He attributed the school’s substantial student population to the positive learning experiences fostered by the staff’s dedication.
Requirements By JSS learning
Grades 7, 8 and 9 of the Junior Secondary School (JSS) were introduced under the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC).
Students must select the pathways and tracks they want to pursue in Senior Secondary School and develop a deeper understanding of the broad CBC curriculum.
In addition, the CBC requires the respective schools to have labs set up for smooth practicality of the studies acquired.
Experiments are carried out in laboratories for this reason. However, teaching science in the schools has encountered challenges in primary schools if the labs are not present.
