This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
On Wednesday, Deputy President William Ruto spoke at the Young Scientists Kenya Awards ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, highlighting the government's efforts to position technology as a driver of economic growth.
According to the Deputy President, technology has the power to elevate Kenya to a middle-income level, making it a prime enabler of sustainable competitiveness.
Dr. Ruto emphasized the need for Kenyans to support the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) if the country is to achieve its development goals, citing the 8-4-4 system of education as a major obstacle to technological progress.
He assured Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha that the government is committed to the successful implementation of CBC, which focuses on science, innovation, and technology.
Dr. Ruto warned that without proper education and training, Kenya's Vision 2030 may not be achieved, and the country may instead be looking at a Vision 3020.
