A delegation of Zambian government led by Education Permanent Secretary Dr. Felix Phiri arrived in the county on Monday on a benchmarking tour on education.
The 14-member delegation visited three schools Murang’a county on Thursday and was impressed by the preparation and the manner in which the Kenyan education system is conducted.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, DR. Phiri lauded the country’s education system particularly for incorporating technology in the curriculum, as reported by Citizen Digital.
“We have observed the good things that you are doing; for example, we have realized that you have already attained the one-book-to-one pupil policy ratio and we have also seen how you are embracing the use of technology for learners,” said Dr. Phiri.
Phiri also commended the Kenyan community and other stakeholders in the sector for cooperation and support that has seen the government effectively implement the new curriculum ahead of many African countries.
“Kenya is doing well and we have come here to benchmark specifically in the education sector. As you are aware, many African countries are trying to improve the quality of education and Kenya is on the lead,” said Phiri.
This is despite the hiccups that the government is facing in rolling out the new curriculum in the country with uncertainties and questions on whether there were adequate consultation and proper preparations lingering in the air.
The delegation was taken around by Kenyan Director of project Coordination and Delivery in the Ministry of Education, Elijah Mungai. They visited Technology Primary school, Gaturi Girls High School and Kigumo Bendera Boys School all in Murang’a county.