The National Assembly has formally considered a public petition calling for policy and legislative interventions to reverse the decline in the uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in Kenya and to strengthen computer science education across the country.

The petition was presented by the Computer Science Teachers Association of Kenya (CSTAK) and focused on the need for deliberate policy measures to promote STEM education while addressing challenges affecting the teaching and uptake of computer science in Kenyan schools.

In a letter dated 22 April 2026, the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly notified the Computer Science Teachers Association of Kenya that the Public Petitions Committee had considered the petition. The letter, referenced NA/DLP/TBO/PET/2026(017), states that the Committee tabled its report before the National Assembly on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

The petition, titled “Policy and Legislative Interventions to Reverse the Decline in Uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and the Need to Strengthen Computer Science Education in the Country,” highlights the growing importance of STEM and digital skills in Kenya's education system and national development.

According to the communication from Parliament, the Committee's recommendations are contained on page 26 of its report. The recommendations have subsequently been transmitted to the relevant Government agencies and departments whose mandates cover the implementation of the proposed interventions.

The development represents an important step in bringing the concerns of computer science teachers and other education stakeholders into the national policy and legislative process. The petition places particular attention on computer science education at a time when digital literacy, technology and scientific knowledge continue to play an increasingly significant role in education, employment and economic development.

The formal response from Parliament also demonstrates that the concerns raised by the Computer Science Teachers Association of Kenya have progressed beyond the petition stage, with the Public Petitions Committee having considered the matter, prepared its report and communicated the recommendations to the relevant government institutions for consideration and implementation within their respective mandates.

The letter was signed by Sarah M. Kioko, MBS, for the Clerk of the National Assembly. Copies of the communication were sent to Mr. Felix Koskei, EGH, Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service in the Executive Office of the President, and Hon. FCPA John Mbadi Ng’ongo, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning.

The petition therefore places STEM and computer science education firmly within the broader national conversation on education policy, skills development and Kenya's technological future. Its consideration by Parliament provides an opportunity for

stakeholders in education, government and the teaching profession to follow the recommendations of the Public Petitions Committee and their subsequent implementation by the responsible institutions.