{
  "id": 5036410,
  "title": "Matiang’i outlines costly mistakes that could mess up Kenya’s education sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/matiangi-outlines-costly-mistakes-that-could-mess-up-kenyas-education",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/matiangi-outlines-costly-mistakes-that-could-mess-up-kenyas-education-sector"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jubilee presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i has cautioned that Kenya could unintentionally forfeit a whole generation if the administration fails to handle the shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) wisely and doesn't tackle issues plaguing the education system. On a local radio station broadcast on September 2, 2026, Matiang’i emphasized that the State Department for Basic Education should concentrate solely on the curriculum transition, warning that any missteps could adversely affect an entire cohort of students. \"We are in a transition. We have a new curriculum, CBC. The State Department should focus on nothing but the curriculum,\" Matiang’i asserted. He stressed the need for meticulous handling of this transition to avert disruptions that could trouble learners for years. \"If we make mistakes, we will destroy and almost lose an entire generation,\" he cautioned.\n\nMatiang’i also expressed worry over students discontinuing or delaying their university education due to financial constraints. He reported, after trips to rural areas, encounters with young individuals who had paused their studies at various universities due to financial troubles. He named institutions such as Chuka University, Moi University, Kisii University, and Maseno University, whose students he said were postponing their education while seeking ways to earn money. Some were even taking temporary jobs, like riding motorcycles, with the aim of returning to university when they could afford the costs. Matiang’i argued that these instances highlighted broader management and financing issues within Kenya’s education sector. He called for better stewardship of existing education resources, advocating for a reduction in wastage and politicization. The speaker argued that money lost through poor management could instead aid students struggling to stay in school. He also questioned the allocation of public funds to institutions he questioned, suggesting that resources should be targeted at programs with clear benefits for learners. Matiang’i proposed that, if elected, he would consider reducing the State House budget by Ksh7 billion and redirecting those funds towards education. He argued that this move could bolster student support and elevate higher education financing. The suggestion was part of his larger argument for reviewing government spending to prioritize sectors with a direct impact on citizens. Matiang’i reiterated his commitment to reforming education if elected president in the 2027 general election, promising to \"clean up\" the sector by enhancing management and cutting unnecessary expenses. He proposed to improve university funding via improved utilization of existing resources and stronger revolving funds to support students in universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.",
  "summary": "Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has warned that Kenya risks losing an entire generation if the government mishandles the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and fails to address challenges facing the education sector. Speaking on a local radio station on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Matiang’i said the State Department for Basic Education should focus […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}