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The government is building 18,000 classrooms to accommodate Grade 9 learners in junior schools next year. According to Education PS Belio Kipsang , 1,000 classes are being developed with support from development partners while 7,000 classes are being built through CDF.
He said 56,000 teachers have been recruited for the success of the CBC and there are plans to hire 20,000 more.
Kipsang has pledged the government’s committment to the success of CBC saying they are working with all partners to put in place the necessary infrastructure and ensure ensure smooth transition from Grade 9 to Grade 10 in 2026.
He was speaking in Eldoret at the official opening of the 96th Kenya Music Festival .
The 12-days event will see 130,000 students and participants converge in Eldoret for the festival.
58 schools are being used to host festival whose theme is “Talent Development for Growth of Creative Economy”.