Government Extends School Deadlines as Parents Struggle with High Fees - January 2026

The Kenyan government has extended the deadline for Grade 10 transitions amidst calls for a 100% school transition rate. Similarly, the Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for students to report to Form One until January 21st. Despite these extensions, many secondary schools are experiencing low student enrollment. Parents are complaining about high school fees and indicate that the primary challenge to enrolling their children is financial, not insufficient time.