Kericho County is making significant strides in completing its Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) classrooms, with at least 97 percent of the 142 classrooms already constructed and ready for use. A recent spot check by Education News revealed that over 98 classrooms have been successfully handed over to the Ministry of Education, marking a major milestone in the ongoing project.
The project, which is a part of the nationwide push to enhance education infrastructure under the CBC, has seen commendable progress, with only a few classrooms left to be completed. Out of the 142 classrooms, an additional 30 are at varying stages of completion. Among these, 12 classrooms are currently at the roofing stage, while only nine are still in the walling phase. The remaining classrooms have either been finished and handed over to the Ministry of Education or are in the final stages of construction.
In total, 25 completed classrooms have already been submitted for payment processing to the contractors, reflecting the efficiency with which the project is being executed. These classrooms are distributed across the six sub-counties of Kericho, benefiting local communities and contributing to the development of education facilities in the region. The classrooms are spread as follows: Sub-County has 34 classrooms, Londiani 30, Kericho East 21, Soin Sigowet 18, Belgut 18, and Kipkelion 21.
County Director of Education Julius Ngoneshi expressed optimism about the completion of the project, noting that the classrooms will be ready for occupation by junior secondary school students in early January next year. He urged the remaining contractors to expedite the final stages of construction so that all classrooms are ready for use before the start of the school term.
“We are almost through with the construction of CBC classrooms. I would, however, like to ask contractors who are yet to complete their classrooms to do so urgently,” Ngoneshi said. His comments reflect the urgency felt by the county’s education authorities, who are keen to ensure that the facilities are ready to accommodate the growing number of students transitioning to junior secondary schools.
The cost of constructing each classroom is estimated at Sh788,220, a reasonable sum given the scale of the project and its importance in shaping the future of education in the county. County Commissioner Stephen Kitiyo, who is also the chairman of the education committee in the county, commended the committee overseeing the construction works for their dedication and hard work.
“All classrooms will be complete before the reopening of schools. I would like to commend the committee spearheading the construction works for the job well done,” Kitiyo stated, highlighting the successful collaboration between various stakeholders in the project.
As Kericho County edges closer to completing its CBC classrooms, the commitment to providing quality education infrastructure for future generations remains a top priority. With the new classrooms set to be in use soon, the county is well on its way to ensuring that its students have access to modern, well-equipped learning environments.
