Education Ministry Addresses Low Grade 10 Turnout

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok emphasized that all 1.1 million learners have been placed in schools nationwide, with enough capacity to accommodate every student under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)..

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The Ministry of Education has assured the public that the transition for Grade 10 students to senior school is progressing smoothly, despite reports of low turnout in some institutions. Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed that all 1.1 million learners have been placed in schools nationwide, emphasizing sufficient capacity under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

Only 400 out of 730 expected students reported to one school, citing double placements as a challenge.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok urged parents to trust the digital placement system and verified student school assignments can be checked via SMS to 22263 or the official portal.
More than 50,000 students applied to only 20 top schools, leading to high demand for a limited number of institutions.

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