The Kenyan government has granted 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) candidates a new opportunity to revise their senior school choices following dissatisfaction with initial placements. This decision comes amidst concerns from parents and educators that the KJSEA, introduced with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), may perpetuate educational inequalities. Separately, Starehe Boys’ and Starehe Girls’ Centres have clarified their admission process for the 2026 Grade 10 class. They emphasized that selections are still ongoing and that financial need, assessed through specific forms, is the primary consideration for admission.

The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), introduced with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), is raising concerns among parents and educators who fear it perpetuates educational inequalities despite aiming to deviate from traditional exam systems.
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Starehe Boys’ and Starehe Girls’ Centres have clarified their admission process for the 2026 Grade 10 class, emphasizing that selections are still ongoing and not automatic after some candidates received premature notifications. Admission is based on multiple criteria, with financial need being the primary consideration, assessed through specific forms.
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