The Education Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025
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Nationhood Science Becomes Mandatory at All Levels
The Bill defines and introduces 'nationhood science' across all educational levels. This subject aims to cultivate national values under Article 10 of the Constitution, a national ethos, innovation, entrepreneurship, and citizenship responsibilities. It amends Section 3 of the Universities Act, Section 3 of the TVET Act, Section 4 of the Basic Education Act, and Section 4 of the KICD Act to mandate the integration of nationhood science into standard curricula.
Security Drills and Self-Defense Added to KICD Mandate
The Bill amends Section 4 of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Act (Cap. 211A) to require KICD to develop curriculum guidelines for practical survival and emergency skills. This includes personal safety skills, self-defense, security drills, first aid, weapon detection and response, and evacuation procedures.
Psychosocial Support Integrated into Curriculum
Under the proposed amendment to Section 4 of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Act, KICD is mandated to incorporate psychosocial skills and services directly into the curriculum development framework to support student well-being.
Bill No.
No. 51 of 2025
Gazette No.
Supplement No. 197 of 2025
Sponsor
Caroli Omondi
Background
The principal object of this Bill is to actualize the national values and principles of governance enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya. By amending the existing statutory frameworks governing primary, secondary, tertiary, and university education, the Bill aims to systematically embed a national ethos, patriotism, security consciousness, and citizenship responsibilities into Kenya's entire educational system.
Key Amendments
1. Universities Act (Cap. 210)
- Section 2: Amends definitions to introduce "nationhood science," defined as a programme of instruction that cultivates national values, constitutional principles, national ethos, innovation, entrepreneurship, and citizenship responsibilities.
- Section 3: Amends the general objectives of university education to explicitly promote the teaching and learning of nationhood science.
2. Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act (Cap. 210A)
- Section 2: Inserts the definition of "nationhood science."
- Section 3 & 32: Introduces the teaching and integration of nationhood science into TVET guiding principles and instructional programs.
3. Basic Education Act (Cap. 211)
- Section 2: Inserts the definition of "nationhood science."
- Section 4: Amends the guiding principles of basic education to require the integration of teaching and learning of nationhood science.
4. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Act (Cap. 211A)
- Section 2: Inserts the definition of "nationhood science."
- Section 4: Amends KICD's functions to incorporate nationhood science into national value systems and introduces practical life-saving curricula.
New Obligations
For the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
Under the proposed amendments to Section 4 of Cap 211A, KICD must incorporate several practical, safety, and psychological skills directly into the national curriculum development framework:
- Personal Safety and Self-Defense: Practical modules teaching self-defense and personal protection skills.
- Security Drills and Weapons Response: Classroom and practical demonstrations on security drills, first aid, identification and response to weapons, and orderly evacuation procedures.
- Psychosocial Skills: Structuring counseling, mental well-being, and psychosocial services within curriculum programs.
For Universities and Technical Institutions
Universities and vocational training centres will be legally required to align their learning outcomes, course offerings, and instructional plans to promote and integrate "nationhood science."
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