MPs Grill Education CS Julius Migos Over CBC Gaps and Cost Burden at Naivasha Retreat

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Members of the National Assembly on Wednesday put Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos on the spot over persistent challenges facing the education sector, including gaps in the transition from Junior to Senior School, funding disparities, high uniform costs and weak enforcement of government policy.

The CS appeared before lawmakers during Day Three of the 2026 Legislative Retreat in Naivasha, where MPs demanded clear answers on the sustainability of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), a decade after its rollout.

Legislators raised concerns that the transition framework remains unclear, warning that thousands of learners risk being disadvantaged due to inadequate infrastructure, limited teacher preparedness and uneven funding across public schools. MPs questioned whether the Ministry of Education is fully prepared to support Senior School under CBC, particularly in marginalised and rural areas.
Funding disparities between schools also took centre stage, with Members citing unequal capitation allocations and delays that have strained school operations. MPs argued that the gaps undermine equity and threaten the core objectives of the CBC.

The high cost of school uniforms and learning materials further drew sharp criticism, with lawmakers accusing the ministry of failing to enforce existing policies meant to protect parents from exploitation by suppliers.
Responding to the concerns, CS Migos defended the government’s commitment to CBC, stating that reforms are ongoing to address infrastructure gaps, teacher training and funding models. He acknowledged challenges in implementation but assured MPs that the ministry is refining transition guidelines and strengthening oversight mechanisms.
The engagement formed part of the broader legislative retreat discussions aimed at strengthening oversight, accountability and service delivery as Parliament prepares for the final stretch ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Lawmakers maintained that education reforms must translate into tangible benefits for learners and parents, warning that failure to address the highlighted gaps could erode public confidence in the CBC framework.
Members of the National Assembly on Wednesday put Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos on the spot over persistent challenges facing the education sector, including gaps in the transition from Junior to Senior School, funding disparities, high uniform costs and weak enforcement of government policy.
The CS appeared before lawmakers during Day Three of the 2026 Legislative Retreat in Naivasha, where MPs demanded clear answers on the sustainability of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), a decade after its rollout.
Legislators raised concerns that the transition framework remains unclear, warning that thousands of learners risk being disadvantaged due to inadequate infrastructure, limited teacher preparedness and uneven funding across public schools. MPs questioned whether the Ministry of Education is fully prepared to support Senior School under CBC, particularly in marginalised and rural areas.
Funding disparities between schools also took centre stage, with Members citing unequal capitation allocations and delays that have strained school operations. MPs argued that the gaps undermine equity and threaten the core objectives of the CBC.
The high cost of school uniforms and learning materials further drew sharp criticism, with lawmakers accusing the ministry of failing to enforce existing policies meant to protect parents from exploitation by suppliers.
Responding to the concerns, CS Migos defended the government’s commitment to CBC, stating that reforms are ongoing to address infrastructure gaps, teacher training and funding models. He acknowledged challenges in implementation but assured MPs that the ministry is refining transition guidelines and strengthening oversight mechanisms.
The engagement formed part of the broader legislative retreat discussions aimed at strengthening oversight, accountability and service delivery as Parliament prepares for the final stretch ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Lawmakers maintained that education reforms must translate into tangible benefits for learners and parents, warning that failure to address the highlighted gaps could erode public confidence in the CBC framework.

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