The Kenyan government extended the school reporting deadline to January 21st, a move welcomed by administrators facing financial challenges among parents. However, a significant issue has emerged with students placed in the Arts and Sports pathway seeking transfers to STEM or Social Sciences due to inadequate facilities, threatening the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system's goal of nurturing diverse talents.

• Dr. Ida Odinga Girls, Asango, saw half of its 10 Arts and Sports students request transfers, and the rest have not yet reported.
• Principal Nelly M. Otieno of Dr. Ida Odinga Girls, Asango, highlighted the lack of facilities for Arts and Sports students.
• Nyakach Girls National School has admitted 700 out of 1400 targeted students and is renowned for its strong athletic identity, including holding the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom National Title.