Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for closer collaboration between the government, universities, faith-based institutions and other stakeholders as Kenya moves to reform its education system.
Mudavadi said education should not only prepare young Kenyans for jobs available today but also equip them with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to take advantage of future opportunities.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary made the remarks on Thursday during an engagement with the leadership of Tangaza University, where they discussed deeper collaboration on proposed education reforms currently before Parliament.
Mudavadi said faith-based institutions have for many years played an important role in Kenya’s education sector and should continue to be involved in shaping reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s learning ecosystem.
He said the proposed reforms provide an opportunity to ensure that Kenya’s education system responds effectively to the changing demands of the global economy and prepares young people to compete both locally and internationally.
According to Mudavadi, successful implementation of the reforms will require meaningful participation from all key stakeholders, including the government, universities, faith-based institutions and other players in the education sector.
He emphasized that education should go beyond academic qualifications by equipping learners with practical skills, knowledge and confidence to navigate an increasingly competitive world.
Mudavadi said the government remains committed to engaging education stakeholders as it seeks to strengthen the country’s learning system and ensure that reforms address the needs of current and future generations.
He noted that the future Kenya envisions will largely depend on how effectively the country prepares the young people who will take responsibility for building and developing the nation.
The engagement with the University comes as the government continues consultations on education reforms, with stakeholders expected to contribute their views on how Kenya can build a more effective, inclusive and globally competitive education system.
