CBE and TVET give Rift Valley youth more than one route to success

For many young people in the Rift Valley, education is increasingly becoming about more than passing examinations. It is about discovering talents, gaining practical skills and finding a path that can lead to employment, entrepreneurship or further learning.

The shift to Competency-Based Education (CBE) is changing how learners are guided through school, while Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is providing practical options for those looking to build careers outside the traditional university route.

Under CBE, learners are encouraged to develop their abilities and interests rather than follow a single academic path.

At Senior School, learners can choose from STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science pathways depending on their strengths and ambitions.

For parents such as Sammy Silim, a farmer from Sorwot, the change is visible through…