Vincent Mureithi Launches Three CBC Books to Support Kenya’s Education Reforms

Teachers, parents, education experts, and scholars gathered on Saturday, May 16, to celebrate the launch of three new books by education advocate Vincent Mureithi, all aimed at supporting the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE/CBC) in Kenya.

The event marked the official release of Understanding Competency-Based Education in Kenya, The Effective CBE Facilitator, and Interpretation of Curriculum Design — books that many speakers described as timely and practical resources for educators adjusting to the shift from the 8-4-4 system to CBC.

Speaking during the launch, Mureithi said he wrote the books to help teachers, parents, and other stakeholders better understand the new curriculum and address some of the challenges facing the education sector today.

He noted that CBC is meant to move learners away from rote memorization and instead focus on practical skills, creativity, innovation, and competency development.

The colorful event attracted several prominent figures in the education sector, including Chief Guest Bishop Dr. Kennedy Mbatia, keynote speaker Dr. Polycarp Kubai, and book reviewers Dr. Ann Macharia, Mr. Victor Ezra, and Dr. Paul Wandere.

In his keynote speech, Dr. Kubai urged educators to focus not only on academics but also on mentorship and character development.

“Rivers don’t drink their own water; trees don’t shine for themselves; flowers don’t spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a law of nature,” he said, encouraging teachers and leaders to use education as a tool to positively transform society.

Speakers at the event also challenged Kenya’s long-standing focus on examination grades, calling for a system that values creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and mastery of skills.

While reviewing the books, Dr. Paul Wandere highlighted what he called the “Five Ms” of effective teaching, including mastery of content, classroom management, mental wellness, mentorship, and character formation.

He emphasized that schools need empowered and professionally supported teachers, just as hospitals rely on qualified doctors to operate effectively.

A strong message that emerged throughout the launch was the importance of character building in education, with speakers insisting that true learning should go beyond academic performance.

The books were praised as practical guides designed to actively assist teachers and education stakeholders rather than simply remain on library shelves.

For many attendees, the launch represented an important step in strengthening CBC implementation in Kenya, with optimism that the publications will play a key role in shaping the future of education in the country.