Education Conference Endorses Comprehensive Schools Under One Board and Leadership

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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25- A national education conference convened by the Ministry of Education has endorsed sweeping reforms in the management of schools, including the establishment of Comprehensive Schools bringing together Primary and Junior School levels under a single administration structure.

The resolutions were adopted during the National Conference on Education held at Lake Naivasha Resort from May 7 to 9, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders across the education sector.

The conference, officially opened by President William Ruto, focused on the theme: “Driving Effective Education Reforms through Leadership, Accountability and Collaboration.”

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“The Comprehensive School shall operate under the leadership of a qualified Head of Institution and a single Board of Management,” the conference resolved.

The reforms are aimed at streamlining administration, improving coordination, and enhancing the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.

The conference further resolved that Comprehensive Schools would fall under a newly proposed Directorate of Comprehensive School Education.

Education stakeholders also backed the harmonisation of school fees and capitation structures within Comprehensive Schools under a unified framework to promote efficiency, equity, and effective institutional management.

In another major proposal, the conference recommended the adoption of standardized school uniforms across all levels of education, including Comprehensive and Senior Schools, while allowing institutions to retain identity through distinct badges.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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