Curriculum Reforms in Kenya: Efforts at Attainment of Relevance in Education

Abstract

Educational relevance is a critical variable in education. It defines education in the political, social, economic and technological context of the society it serves. It also justifies the expenses incurred in its provision. Over time, the Kenya Government has grappled with the issue of relevance in education. Several initiatives to align education and the needs of the society have been undertaken against a backdrop of population and technological growth, dwindling resources, and changing national and international political and economic dynamics.

This paper seeks to examine some curriculum changes that Kenya has undertaken over time, factors dictating the changes and the challenges impacting the changes.