http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/874 Media and Public Engagement by Staff Members 2026-04-13T12:11:14Z http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/110 Address key CBC implementation guidelines gaps for senior schools Odhiambo, Joab The Ministry of Education recently released the implementation regulations for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Senior schools. There are five clear gap needs to be addressed to align guidelines with the realities in the Kenyan school system. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/100 Mathematics needs to be a compulsory subject Odhiambo, Joab There were massive celebrations on Kenyan social media when mathematics was scrapped as a compulsory subject in Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). How will 60% of the learners be channeled to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) pathways under the same CBC while making Mathematics optional? The decision contradicts the primary goal of CBC at senior secondary schools, which is to channel 60% of all learners into the STEM fields. First, mathematics is the backbone of all STEM careers. Mathematics knowledge is essential in all STEM careers, as most are built on solid mathematical principles. Mathematics is vital for everything from engineering to medicine, sociology, information technology, and architecture. A weak foundation weakens performance in key pathway science subjects like physics, chemistry, and computer studies, which rely heavily on mathematical concepts. Kenya can never aspire to be a tech-savvy country if mathematics is now optional in our SSS. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/116 Kenya should adopt the electoral college system Odhiambo, Joab Kenya borrowed extensively from the US electoral system, yet one critical element – the Electoral College – was left out. Why didn’t we adopt this system instead of relying solely on the popular vote? The Electoral College could address historical electoral injustices and malpractices that have plagued our elections. For years, elections in Kenyan universities were conducted through a popular vote, often resulting in chaos and even fatalities. However, since transitioning to an Electoral College system, university elections have been remarkably peaceful. When was the last time you heard of violence or unrest during UNSA elections at the University of Nairobi? 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1050 Enact new organ harvesting policy for sustainability Odhiambo, Joab Onyango What you need to know: The policy must address cultural beliefs and misconceptions about organ donation. We must strengthen the healthcare infrastructure to support organ harvesting. 0007-01-01T00:00:00Z