Pathways in senior school could be game-changer in education system
Grade 9 learners attend an English Literature lesson at Fairfield Primary School in Mombasa on February 4, 2025.
What you need to know:
- Traffic police officers’ notoriety for taking bribes continues unabated at Likoni-Enterprise roads junction in Nairobi.
- Kenyans should learn how to be selfless from the country’s top writer, Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o, who died in the US.
Revolution • The new education pathways in senior school will, if well-funded, revolutionise the system, says university don XN Iraki. “Students with their interests and aspirations are spoilt for choices. The jackpot is indigenous languages, which will be taught for the first time in high school. I hope the content is enriched and universities are ready for the Competency-Based Education.” His contact is [email protected].
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Bribery • Traffic police officers’ notoriety for taking bribes continues unabated at the Likoni-Enterprise roads junction in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, says Philemon Wachara. “They end up creating unnecessary traffic jams at the roundabout by stopping matatus and trucks to extort bribes. Three on motorbikes are part of the racket!” His contact is [email protected].
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Suffering • The solution to farmers’ suffering is to start value-addition programmes, says F. Mukembu. “Sly brokers buy grains, store and later sell at exorbitant prices. The Ministry of Agriculture and the National Cereals and Produce Board should be buying cereals from farmers. And value-addition will protect them from the brokers and other middle men.” His contact is [email protected].
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Water bill • Nairobi Water wishes to clarify that the bill sent to Neil Ndagwa on June 9, indicating an outstanding balance of Sh5,835 was for April. The Corporate Affairs & Liaison Department says he paid Sh5,000 on June 10. “The current balance of Sh5,963 is for May to June11. We’re committed to providing accurate billing. Just dial *260# and follow the prompts.” ([email protected])
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Selfless • Other Kenyans should learn how to be selfless from the country’s top writer, Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o, who died in Atlanta, United States, recently, says Enrique Fabios. “Despite all the recognition and wealth, he focused fully on boosting his work output and not material wealth. As we all live only once, wealth is useless after getting the basics.” His contact is [email protected].
Have an exemplary day, won’t you!