Submit learning materials to KICD for evaluation and approval
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Only publishers registered (or legally represented) in Kenya can submit. Download KICD's 2026 submission guidelines, tell KICD in writing by 10 February 2027, then deliver finished copies, documents and the evaluation fee by banker's cheque by 12:00 p.m. on 6 April 2027.
- Fee
- KSh 40,000Reader, 0-20 pagesKSh 100,000Reader, 51-100 pagesKSh 60,000Reference or revision book, 0-20 pagesKSh 25,000Chart, 1-10KSh 100,000Model or kit
- How long
- Results are due on 21 May 2027 for this round
- Deadline
- 10 Feb 2027 Confirm in writing the materials you will submit
- Deadline
- 6 Apr 2027 Submit materials by 12:00 p.m.
- Where
- In person at KICD, Desai Road off Murang'a Road, Nairobi. Enquiries: materialevaluation@kicd.ac.ke
What you need
- Covering letter on company letterhead, addressed to the Director, KICD, summarising categories and quantities
- Evidence of registration and incorporation in Kenya
- Proof of operational premises
- Six copies of each book title (five of each non-book item), as finished products
- The evaluation fee as a banker's cheque payable to the Director, KICD
Steps
- Download the 2026 submission, evaluation and approval guidelines for CBC complementary materials from KICD's Materials Evaluation page.
- Tell the Director/CEO of KICD in writing, by 10 February 2027, which materials you will submit.
- Deliver your materials, supporting documents and fee to KICD by 12:00 p.m. on 6 April 2027. Late submissions are not received.
- If approved, make the corrections KICD asks for, then sign the Register of Approved Instructional Materials and hand in 10 free copies. Approved titles go into the Orange Book.
Watch out
- The evaluation fee is charged per title and is non-refundable, even if the material isn't approved.
- This round is for complementary materials. A course book that failed before can be resubmitted only if you declare it by 10 February 2027.
- Don't print a foreword from a Ministry of Education official or claim earlier approval: such materials won't be evaluated.
Who can apply
- Publishers legally incorporated and registered in Kenya. Authors need to go through such a publisher.
- Local publishers acting for foreign firms, with a certified agency agreement.
Official sources (3)
- Materials Evaluation kicd.ac.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Invitation to submit complementary materials for evaluation and approval kicd.ac.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Complementary Print Curriculum Support Materials Submission, Evaluation and Approval Guidelines, 2026 Edition kicd.ac.ke · read 3 Oct 2026