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Originally published by Citizen DigitalJanuary 15, 2026
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Gov't considers extending Grade 10 reporting deadline over low turnout
Gov't considers extending Grade 10 reporting deadline over low turnout..
✨ Key Highlights
Less than 1.1 million Kenyan learners have reported for Grade 10 admission into senior secondary school, with less than 24 hours to the deadline, prompting the Ministry of Education to consider an extension. While national schools boast over 90 per cent turnout, many students in sub-county and extra-county schools remain at home due to high costs and inadequate facilities.
- Only about 400,000 of 1.1 million learners placed have reported, with 700,000 students still at home.
- Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok toured schools, affirming the government's commitment to 100 per cent transition despite current challenges.
- Financial hurdles, including additional costs of Ksh.20,000 to Ksh.50,000 beyond official fees, are the biggest barrier for parents, alongside concerns over long distances and insufficient school facilities for the new curriculum.
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