KLB responds to alleged withdrawal of its books by KICD
The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has moved to reassure schools, teachers, and stakeholders following claims suggesting that some of its curriculum books had been withdrawn from use.
The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has moved to reassure schools, teachers, and stakeholders following claims suggesting that some of its curriculum books had been withdrawn from use.
In a notice on Tuesday, February 17, KLB noted that there has been no directive from the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) withdrawing any of its learning materials.
“Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) wishes to inform all our customers, partners and stakeholders that none of our curriculum books have been withdrawn by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD),” the notice read.
KLB reassured the public that its curriculum publications remain officially recognized and have not been removed from the approved list.
“All our books, currently in circulation, are duly approved by KICD and remain valid for use in Kenyan schools,” the notice added.
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This comes months after KICD released the official list of approved Grade 10 textbooks ahead of the rollout of Senior School under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
According to a notice issue on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the approved books cover all pathways offered at Senior School, including Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences, Humanities and Business Studies, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Applied Sciences and Technical Studies.
KICD explained that Senior School represents the fourth level of basic education and comes after Pre-Primary, Primary and Junior School, with a strong focus on learner choice, interests and career pathways.
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