PS Education Prof. Julius Bitok Opens STEM Capacity-Building Workshop at CEMASTEA

 

Principal Secretary for Education, Prof. Julius Bitok, today officially opened a capacity-building workshop for Senior School Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Heads of Departments at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), Nairobi.

The four-day workshop is designed to equip teachers with advanced pedagogical and technological skills, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance the effective implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum.

Prof. Bitok emphasized that the training will enable teachers to prepare lesson plans and schemes of work more efficiently, ultimately improving curriculum delivery and learning outcomes in schools.

“Through this initiative, we are strengthening the capacity of our teachers to deliver high-quality education that aligns with the Competency-Based Curriculum. The integration of technology and innovation in teaching is key to preparing our learners for a dynamic, knowledge-driven world,” Prof. Bitok stated.

He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of learners from Grade 9 to Grade 10 in 2026 under the CBE framework, noting that the Ministry is working closely with education stakeholders to ensure adequate preparedness in all schools.

The workshop at CEMASTEA is part of a nationwide training programme, with similar sessions scheduled to take place in Nakuru and Kakamega counties. By January 2026, all targeted teachers across the country are expected to have completed the training in readiness for the transition to Senior School.

During the event, Prof. Bitok also received 25 laptops donated by Intel Corporation to support ongoing training and to promote the integration of digital technology in teaching and learning.

The workshop has brought together participants from sixteen counties — Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Taita Taveta, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Tharaka Nithi, Nyeri, Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo, and Kajiado — representing diverse regions of the country in a unified effort to strengthen STEM education through technology and innovation.

Prof. Bitok commended the teachers for their dedication to professional growth and called on them to champion innovation and digital literacy in their respective schools.

“Our teachers are the driving force of educational transformation. As we adopt modern pedagogies and technologies, we are not only improving learning outcomes but also nurturing a generation of problem-solvers and innovators,” he said.