In January 2026, Mandera leaders and residents intensified pressure on the national government. They demanded action on long-standing education infrastructure promises. Meanwhile, schools across the county struggle with overcrowding. The rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum has worsened
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the suspension of the Competency-Based Education system. He cited serious infrastructural gaps and widespread system failure across public schools. Moreover, Maraga argued that the current education model no longer serves learners effectively. He warned that continued implementation could worsen inequality within the



