Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok on Thursday, February 5, 2026, toured schools in Kitui County to assess how institutions are preparing for the transition to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The visit focused on infrastructure, learning materials, and the government’s readiness to support learners moving to the next level of the education system.

Bitok said the tour aimed to get first-hand information from schools, teachers, and administrators on what is working and what still needs attention as the country moves closer to the full CBC rollout.

“Today I was in Kitui County to assess the ongoing Grade 10 transition under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and to engage directly with schools on preparedness, learning materials, and infrastructure,” Bitok wrote.

Bitok said the Grade 10 learners have already reveived text books as the nationwide distribution continues following the government investment in books.

“I began the visit at Kyamboo Secondary School in Mwingi West, where I confirmed that Grade 10 textbooks have already been delivered, with nationwide distribution ongoing following the government’s Ksh 5.6 billion investment in textbooks,” he wrote.

Bitok also addressed the government’s position on ensuring learners are not left behind during the transition to Grade 10.

“I also reaffirmed our commitment to a 100% transition of selected learners into Grade 10,” part of Bitok statement reads.

He further outlined plans to improve facilities at Kyamboo Secondary School and support learning conditions in the area as part of a wider national programme.

“To further strengthen learning conditions, Kyamboo Secondary School will benefit from a water bowl and the construction of a twin laboratory, part of the 1,600 laboratories being built countrywide with World Bank support,” he wrote.

Bitok said infrastructure development and textbook distribution remain key priorities as learners prepare to move into Grade 10 under the new system.