KICD warns parents, teachers and learners against using unapproved textbooks. KICD CEO Prof. Charles Ong’ondo has cautioned parents, teachers and learners to use only KICD approved textbooks to avoid misleading students with unauthorized content.
Unapproved Learning Materials
Prof. Ong’ondo says unscrupulous businesspeople are cashing in on the CBC by selling unapproved textbooks to parents and teachers.
“They are using CBC to mislead parents and teachers for their own benefit. The public should be aware and demand authentic approvals before buying any educational materials.”
He also emphasized the need to protect children from exposure to age-inappropriate and irrelevant content.
“Let children be children, not overload them with materials that are not CBC related,” he said.
Legal and Educational Consequences
Using unapproved textbooks is against Section 27 of the KICD Act, 2013 which states that KICD shall develop, review and approve curricula and curriculum support materials for basic and tertiary education.
KICD has published the full list of approved textbooks for schools. Parents and teachers should check before buying.
What Parents and Teachers Should Do
- Check textbooks against KICD’s approved learning materials.
- Don’t buy from unauthorized sellers who may mislead you.
- Report suspicious materials to KICD or education authorities.
- Follow CBC guidelines to ensure children get relevant content.
KICD in Education
KICD established under Act No. 4 of 2013 is responsible for ensuring that education programs and curricula in Kenya meet international standards. The agency plays a key role in shaping education by approving educational materials used in schools.