Wanja Njama is the author of Bejewelled Africa, a collection of short modern folktales that not only teach and entertain but also show the beauty of Africa. Here, she speaks with us about her book, her literary journey, and her advice for aspiring authors. This is your first book. Why […]
In my article “New Curriculum headache”, I introduced the current reforms in Kenya’s education system that seeks to change 8-4-4 system to the 2-6-3-3 ‘competence based curriculum’. In this article, I explore the history of education reforms in Kenya and the perceived failures of 8-4-4 system. Kenya is not new […]
After 32 years under the 8-4-4 framework, the Kenya education system is currently undergoing radical reforms that have seen the nationwide rollout and implementation of the new 2-6-3-3 ‘competence based curriculum’. The new curriculum is highly touted as the ultimate approach that will address the shortcomings of the 8-4-4 system […]