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.

• 70 percent of admitted students must come from needy backgrounds, as per school charters.
• The centres are working with the Ministry of Education to obtain necessary data to complete the selection process expeditiously.
• The Ministry of Education has announced a seven-day review window starting December 23 to address concerns regarding the placement of Grade 9 learners into senior schools under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.