Mother tongue learning materials for four communities have been approved under the new curriculum, locking out 38 tribes from the revised learning plan.
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) chief executive Julius Jwan said the available learning materials are in Gikuyu, Kikamba, Dholuo and Ekegusii. Dr Jwan told the National Assembly’s Education committee chaired by Julius Melly that books are available for Gikuyu literacy Grade 1 and 2, Kikamba literacy Grade 1, 2 and 3, Dholuo literacy Grade 2 and Ekegusii literacy Grade 1.
