Board of Governors Chairman (CEMASTEA) Pius Mutisya (left) with Director Projects Coordination in the Ministry of Education, Elija Mungai, during the launch of the CEMASTEA Strategic Plan 2023-2024 at Karen Nairobi. Photo: Boniface Malinda.
By MKT Correspondent
The Centre for Mathematics Science and Education and Technology in Africa (CEMASTEA) has launched the Strategic Plan 2023–2027 to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Kenya.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu underscored the importance of the 5-year plan in addressing the global skill gap crisis, where businesses fail to attract the right talents in STEM-based careers.
The plan will revolutionise the education system by enhancing training, research, and innovation.
The National Curriculum Policy promotes enrolment in STEM subjects, as reflected in the Basic Education Curriculum Framework, which recommends 60 per cent of learners from Junior School to transition to the STEM pathway in Senior School.
The government is committed to supporting and expanding the number of students pursuing advanced degrees and careers in STEM fields by promoting the participation of women and marginalized communities, expanding the STEM-capable workforce, and increasing STEM literacy for all students, including those not pursuing STEM-related careers.
The Ministry has collaborated with CEMASTEA to develop a Sector Policy on STEM Education and Training to enhance well-coordinated, inclusive, equitable, quality, and relevant STEM education and training.
The strategic goals include enhancing quality teaching and learning, increasing partnerships, linkages, and collaborations, and strengthening STEMI education, training, and research in Africa for innovative transformation.
The CEO of CEMASTEA, Jacinta Akatsa, said the launch of the strategic plan is a well-thought-out and focused move, as it will address existing gaps and spearhead the Centre into the next high level towards meeting the expectations of the nation and the Centre.
Among the strategic goals are enhancing quality teaching and learning, increasing partnerships, linkages, and collaborations, as well as strengthening STEMI education, training, and research in Africa for innovative transformation.
Director Teacher Professional Management Teachers Service Commission, Dr. Reuben Nthamburi, commended CEMESTEA for developing the plan, adding that it helps transform the education system by enabling the government to achieve the STEM agenda.
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