Starehe Centres Clarify Admission Process for 2026 Grade 10 Class
The directors of the two centres emphasized that admission for the 2026 Grade 10 class is still ongoing and that selection is not automatic. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
- 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.
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Authorities Address KJSEA and Senior School Selection Processes - December 2025
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.
