Universities in Kenya have been urged to align their programs with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) that requires a shift towards a more skills-focused approach to learning to make their graduates more competitive in local and global job markets.
This call to action comes as CBC education, which is a strategic response to a dynamic skills-driven global market, is being implemented across all levels of education, including universities.
Egerton University Vice Chancellor Professor Isaac Kibwage argued that the global job market was increasingly undergoing transformation that was being driven by advancements in technology, automation, and evolving employer expectations and emphasized the need for universities integrating CBC education into their learning programs.
Professor Kibwage said in this dynamic landscape, skill-based education had emerged as a game-changer, bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. "The traditional degree-focused education, once seen as the hallmark of employability, is no longer sufficient to meet the demands of industries which are undergoing rapid disruption", the Don added.
