Inside Government’s Door-to-Door Plan to Push JSS Transition to 100pc
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 — The government has rolled out a nationwide door-to-door campaign aimed at ensuring all eligible learners transition to Junior - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government has launched a nationwide door-to-door campaign to ensure all eligible learners transition to Junior Secondary School (JSS), addressing concerns about students dropping out due to economic and social barriers. This initiative involves education officials and local administrators identifying absent learners and connecting families with support.
- Over 61 percent of eligible learners have so far joined Senior Secondary School, with enrollment ongoing.
- The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) are spearheading the campaign.
- 97 percent of learners who completed Grade 6 in 2025 successfully transitioned to JSS, reflecting strong compliance with the CBC framework.
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