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December 24, 2025
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Over 100,000 Grade 10 Learners Apply for Review of Senior School Placements

Over 100,000 Grade 10 Learners Apply for Review of Senior School Placements

Grade 10 students are expected to report to their respective senior schools on January 12, and parents have seven days to review their kin's placement...

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Over 100,000 Grade 10 learners in Kenya have requested a review of their senior secondary school placements, highlighting significant issues with the automated system used for transitions under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This substantial number of appeals, received within the first day of a seven-day review window, indicates widespread dissatisfaction among parents and students regarding the initial placements.

  • 100,000+ Grade 10 learners applied for placement reviews, with only about 2,000 approved initially.
  • The Ministry of Education, led by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, opened a seven-day window for placement changes.
  • The automated system, designed for merit and equity, faced criticism for ignoring factors like affordability, proximity, and alignment with learners' strengths, as raised by parents.

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