Education reforms: Parliament hears differing views on comprehensive schools
The National Assembly Education Committee has received differing views from education stakeholders over the proposed comprehensive school model and the management of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) as Parliament continues public participation on the proposed Education Reform Bills. In a post shared on its Facebook page on Friday, September 18, 2026, the committee said it had […]
The National Assembly Education Committee has concluded the first week of its public participation exercise on the proposed Education Reform Bills, gathering divergent views from stakeholders in Narok and Kajiado Counties. During the session, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) supported the retention of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) within the comprehensive school model, while the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) called for JSS to be recognized as autonomous institutions with separate governance structures.
KUPPET also expressed concerns over education financing, capitation, support for learners with disabilities, and funding for tertiary institutions. The committee acknowledged these concerns and recommended that they be considered when preparing its final report. The public participation exercise is expected to continue on Monday, September 21, 2026, in other parts of the country.
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