• CBC students who will enroll in STEM courses at Kabarak University will be equipped with practical knowledge, enabling them to enter the workplace and contribute to technological advancements.

The first cohort of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) is set to transition to university in 2029. Ahead of this, Kabarak University is making significant internal moves to ensure that, within the next four years, the institution will be ready to receive these students.

Under the School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences, programs have been reviewed to accommodate the new education system.

Dr. Catherine Cheruiyot, Head of the Department for Theology and Biblical Studies, states that Kabarak University has already approved the teaching of CBC. “We have reviewed our Bachelor’s programs to CBC. We are offering CBC-oriented courses because it is already approved,” she says.

The Kenyan education system has undergone considerable transformations, necessitating alignment with industry trends. In relation to CBC, Kabarak University has retooled its staff to fit these trends. “Kabarak University believes in staff development. Every semester, we have training for our staff, both part-time and full-time, on retooling for CBC,” Dr. Cheruiyot added.

Since its inception, CBC students have been exposed to industry practices. Given the intensity of training they have received, their expectations regarding the knowledge they will acquire at university will be high.

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Kabarak University has already seized the opportunity to empower its students. On February 6, 2025, the university launched the ICT Digital Skills and Programming Academy, aiming to provide industry-relevant training in emerging ICT skills, thereby bridging the gap between academia and the demands of the modern tech industry.

The university has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pixel Engineering Africa and Parpus Limited.

CBC students who will enroll in STEM courses at Kabarak University will be equipped with practical knowledge, enabling them to enter the workplace and contribute to technological advancements.

They can expect to learn about mobile development, web development, data science, cybersecurity, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), robotics and industrial automation, and drone design and technology, among other courses.

Kabarak University also offers a Certificate of Proficiency in Competency Based Education, through which students acquire skills to thrive in modern educational contexts. This four-month program is available to Bachelor of Education graduates or those with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

According to Prof. Frederick Ngala, Dean of the School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the institution leverages modern facilities and technology to ensure a high-quality learning experience that prepares students for the job market.

Prof. Frederick Ngala, Dean of the School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences

In addition to the School of Education, the School of Music and Media is reviewing programs to accommodate future CBC students.

A Bachelor of Film and Theatre Production, set to launch in May 2025, will offer a career path in film for interested students.

Mr. Silas Temba, Head of Studies for Film and Theatre, highlights the program's timeliness, stating, “With the rapidly growing film industry in Kenya, the career path for this course is clear. We see an increasing number of production houses and theatre productions, supported by the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) that will soon release high school learners eager for a well-established environment to pursue their careers.”

Mr. Silas Temba, Head of Studies for Film and Theatre. (Photo/Courtesy: Michael Waiganjo)

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Under CBC, senior school students are guided toward career paths through three main pathways: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Arts and Sports Science, and Social Sciences.

STEM focuses on careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Arts and Sports Science pathway offers careers in arts, sports, and related fields. The subjects under the Arts track include music, dance, fine arts, and theatre, while the Sports Science track will cover physical education, sports, and recreation.

Furthermore, the Social Sciences pathway is designed for students interested in language and literature, featuring subjects like English, Kiswahili, and indigenous languages, as well as humanities and business studies. This pathway prepares learners for careers in law, education, public administration, international relations, economics, and social work.

Kabarak University’s forward-thinking approach not only readies itself for the future but also actively shapes the next generation of leaders and innovators.