Ministry of Education confirms 2026 opening dates and Grade 10 Reporting Timeline

Official 2026 term dates: Schools open Jan 5, Grade 10 reports Jan 12. Ministry opens placement review and clarifies fees...

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The Kenyan Ministry of Education has announced the official commencement dates for the 2026 Academic Year, with a staggered reporting schedule for students and the release of substantial capitation funds.

All basic education institutions will reopen on Monday, 5th January, 2026, while Grade 10 learners report a week later on Monday, 12th January, 2026.
The Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba confirmed the disbursement of KES 44,245,066,500.85 for Term 1, 2026 capitation, with KES 26,082,798,334.75 allocated to Free Day Secondary Education.
A placement review window for Grade 10 runs from 6th January, 2026 to 9th January, 2026, requiring initiation by the former Junior School or Senior School of interest and submission by the Head of Institution.

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