National Policy Framework for Career Guidance in Kenya 2023

Abstract

This National Policy Framework for Career Guidance is organized in five chapters. The first chapter provides the policy overview and context. The second chapter consists of the situational analysis of career guidance. Chapter three presents the policy statements and options. The fourth chapter provides the institutional and implementation framework, and chapter five deals with the monitoring and evaluation framework of the policy. The appendix provides a list of definition of key terms used in the policy. The formulation of the policy was based on the following factors: achievement of national and international commitments; weak provision of career guidance; lack of a distinct career counselling professional service; changes in the national education and training system; rapid changes in the labour market system; and the difficult school-to-work transition. The goal of this policy is to promote lifelong learning, sustained employability and social equity by enhancing access, equity, quality and relevance in the provision of career guidance in Kenya. The objectives of the policy are to: a) Strengthen the governance and management of career guidance; b) Provide a framework for mobilizing resources for career guidance; c) Accelerate access to equitable, relevant and quality career education, career counselling and career information; d) Strengthen the capacity of career educators, career counsellors and career information specialists; and e) Facilitate linkages among stakeholders in the field of career guidance.