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January 18, 2026
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61pc of JSS learners join Senior School as govt pushes 100pc transition policy

61pc of JSS learners join Senior School as govt pushes 100pc transition policy

Govt says 61pc of JSS learners have joined senior secondary school as enrollment continues as ministry extends reporting timelines...

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The Kenyan government announced that 61% of Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners have joined Senior Secondary School as enrollment continues, with an extension provided for reporting timelines. This follows a successful 97% transition of Grade 6 learners to JSS in 2025, reflecting progress in the 100% School Transition Policy.

  • 61% of eligible JSS learners have transitioned to Senior Secondary School.
  • The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) is spearheading efforts for a 100% transition.
  • Barriers to transition include financial constraints, early pregnancies, and placement delays, with the government mobilizing bursaries and intensifying tracing efforts.

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