NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 – The National Assembly is set to consider six Bills proposing far-reaching reforms across Kenya’s education sector, with the proposed legislation targeting basic education governance, national assessments, curriculum development, teacher training, tertiary education funding and the recognition of academic and professional qualifications.

📻 Breaking It Down

The Bills, sponsored by Leader of the Majority Party Kimani Ichung’wah, have been introduced in the House as the government seeks to establish new legal frameworks for the implementation and management of the education system.

The six pieces of legislation are the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2026; Basic Education Bill, 2026; Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill, 2026; Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training Bill, 2026; Kenya National Qualifications Framework (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The Bills have been committed to the National Assembly’s Education Committee for consideration and public participation.The Basic Education Bill, 2026, seeks to overhaul the legal framework governing basic education, including the administration and governance of learning institutions, quality assurance and standards, special needs education and the management of education information.

📌 What You Need to Know

The proposed changes come as the education sector continues to transition towards Competency-Based Education, with policymakers seeking to address gaps in access, administration and the delivery of education services.

The Bill proposes changes to the structures and systems through which basic education is managed, with an emphasis on improving oversight and ensuring institutions comply with established standards.

The Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill, 2026, proposes a new legal framework for national education assessment and seeks to replace the existing framework governing the Kenya National Examinations Council.

The proposed system is intended to shift national assessment from an examination-centred model towards a broader competency-based approach.

It also provides for the use of electronic assessment methods and measures aimed at strengthening the integrity of national examinations and curbing examination malpractices.

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to redefine the mandate of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development and eliminate overlaps in its functions.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya