Ministry In Bid to Harmonize Education System In Kenya

Ministry In Bid to Harmonize Education System In Kenya

The Ministry of Education plans to harmonize the education system by addressing issues related to skills development.

Esther Mworia, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), stated that a harmonized education system would help maximize and leverage both existing and emerging skills. Dr. Mworia is optimistic that this initiative will boost the economy and enable the government to implement the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

The PS emphasized that the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA) is playing a crucial role in the harmonization process. She noted that the Ministry is focused on relevance, professionalism, and proper representation to improve education standards in the country.

“It is important to roll out instruments that allow assessment of setbacks and strengths, gap identification, long-term strategic goals, and a clear demonstration that there is optimal utilization of the available resources,” she said.

Dr. Mworia was speaking at Lake Naivasha Resort during a workshop to finalize the recently launched KNQA Strategic Plan. “KNQA is playing a huge role in harmonizing our national education system and is keen to address issues that touch on skills that contribute towards sustaining the economy,” she said.

She praised the authority for developing and nationally rolling out the Recognition of Prior Learning policy, which adds to the existing accreditation pathways and promotes lifelong learning. “All these efforts in one way or another are implementing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda of investing in the economy,” she said.

KNQA Director General Alice Kande assured that the Strategic Plan would ensure quality service delivery and a commitment to professionalism and integrity. Dr. Kande highlighted the authority’s pivotal role in harmonizing education and training in the country through the implementation of the Kenya National Qualifications Framework. “As we firm up the new Strategic Plan, we embrace the profound responsibility of shaping the country’s future through managing and implementing the framework,” she said.

KNQA Chairperson Stanley Kiptis called on the staff to deliver a central national database of credible qualifications seamlessly integrated with other education sub-frameworks. “The African Continental Qualifications Framework is instrumental in fostering continental integration, prosperity, and achieving the objectives set,” he said.

Kiptis announced that they will align KNQA plans with the African Continental Qualifications Framework to enhance the development of skills and qualifications.

Ministry In Bid to Harmonize Education System In Kenya