The writer denotes that for many learners, STEM has become less a pathway to success and more a burden too heavy to carry. The writer denotes that for many learners, STEM has become less a pathway to success and more a burden too heavy to carry. For many learners, STEM has become less a pathway to success and more a burden too heavy to carry. They allege that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) effectively pushed students into the STEM pathway without adequately considering their abilities, interests, or academic readiness. Flexibility is not a sign of weakness—it is a mark of a mature education system.

Source: Daily Nation April 04, 2026 07:56 UTC