National Assembly · Morning Sitting

Members debated the urgent need for a coherent policy and adequate funding for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) under the CBC system, highlighting gaps in curriculum delivery, resource shortages, and inconsistent capitation use. They also raised concerns about low KCSE pass rates, unequal school costs, teacher allowance disparities, and the broader impact on youth unemployment and social ills. The discussion combined criticism of current shortcomings with calls for concrete legislative and ministerial action. Members highlighted serious shortcomings in the implementation of the Junior Secondary School (JSS) programme, including inadequate classrooms, insufficient teacher training, and delayed funding. They called for a clear policy and funding framework, leveraging NG‑CDF resources and amending the Basic Education Act to ensure proper curriculum and staffing. While criticism was prominent, there was broad support for the motion to improve JSS delivery nationwide. Members debated the challenges facing junior secondary schools under the new CBC system, highlighting inadequate infrastructure, teacher shortages, and the financial burden of learning aids on parents. They called for clearer policies, increased funding, and alignment with Article 53’s guarantee of free basic education, while also addressing procedural matters such as speaking time limits. The tone combined criticism of current implementation with constructive proposals for reform.