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Document an easy-to-refer Constitution of Kenya to support civic education (in relation to issue #50) #51

Open geekswagg opened 3 weeks ago

geekswagg commented 3 weeks ago

It is important to acknowledge that there are some problems that already have a legal solution through the constitution. We just need to understand or seek further explanation of vague concepts and definitions. The idea is to start with working with "first principles" as the key grounding. The constitution is a great place to start and we can start with Chapter Fifteen - Commissions and independent offices, in relation to research for Issue #50 implementation.

The sample constitutional organization this pilot is proposed against is the Commission of University education and specifically answering the question: "How can we use to CUE facilitate the support of digital certificates issued by lecturers and institutions?"

Context:

Kenya has several education certification bodies that oversee different levels and types of education, ensuring quality and standards. These bodies include:

  1. Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC): Responsible for conducting national exams and awarding certificates for primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
  2. Commission for University Education (CUE): Regulates and accredits universities and their academic programs.
  3. Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA): Supervises and accredits TVET institutions.
  4. Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA): Manages the national qualifications framework and ensures the equivalence of qualifications.
  5. TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC): Develops curricula, assesses, and certifies competency-based education and training for TVET institutions​ (CUE Website)​​ (Kenya National Qualifications Authority)​​ (TVET CDACC)​.

These bodies work collectively to maintain educational standards across various sectors in Kenya.

geekswagg commented 3 weeks ago

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is another key educational body in Kenya. Its main functions include:

  1. Curriculum Development: KICD is responsible for developing and reviewing curricula for all levels of education, including early childhood, primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
  2. Educational Materials: It develops and approves textbooks, teachers’ guides, and other educational materials used in Kenyan schools.
  3. Research: KIC1. Curriculum Development: KICD is responsible for developing and reviewing curricula for all levels of education, including early childhood, primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
  4. Training: It provides training for educators to ensure effective implementation of curricula.
  5. Digital Content: KICD develops and provides digital content to support learning in various educational institutions​ KICD plays a crucial role in ensuring that the educational content provided in Kenyan schools is relevant, up-to-date, and of high quality.

Important links: (Kenya National Qualifications Authority)​​ (Directorate of Quality Assurance and Standards)​.