The private sector in Bondo subcounty has been encouraged to embrace public-private partnership arrangements to support the implementation of Curriculum Based Education (CBE) in the region.
According to Bondo subcounty director of education Alfred Mwaimba, the delivery of quality education is a shared responsibility and should not be left in the hands of the Ministry of Education alone.
Mwaimba, who was speaking at Gobei Comprehensive School during the donation of learning materials courtesy of the Walter Okelo Foundation, said the private sector and philanthropic institutions have a role to play in ensuring the successful implementation of CBE in the region.
“While the government continues to invest heavily in education from teacher recruitment, curriculum reforms, school infrastructure development and provision of capitation, partnerships with private entities such the Walter Okelo Foundation strengthen the efforts to ensure no learner is left behind,” said Mwaimba.
He observed that while the government continues to provide books and other learning materials to pupils and students in school, doing so may not be sufficient; hence, the need for public-private arrangements to fill the gap for the benefit of the learners.
The foundation’s CEO, Mr. Walter Okelo, said the initiative of donating textbooks to schools in Siaya County, including Gobei, is intended to support the implementation of CBE, which is resource-intensive for both the parents and the government.
Okello urged other well-wishers in the region to avail learning resources to schools and not to solely rely on provisions from the government.
He also stated that the support of CBE by the private sector should be extended to addressing the welfare needs of the teachers to ensure effective delivery.
By Brian Ondeng
