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January 21, 2026
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Gov't hints at merging day secondary schools amid low enrolment

Gov't hints at merging day secondary schools amid low enrolment

Gov't hints at merging day secondary schools amid low enrolment..

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The Ministry of Education is considering merging day secondary schools with persistently low enrolment to improve access to quality education. This initiative follows concerns over schools like Kithiriti Senior School and Salama Senior School, which have reported minimal student intake for the new academic year despite significant infrastructure and teaching staff.

  • Only two students reported for Grade 10 at Kithiriti Senior School out of a projected intake of 100 learners.
  • Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba stated that the ministry will audit transition numbers to identify institutions for potential mergers.
  • Salama Senior School, expecting over 200 Grade 10 students, has so far admitted only six.

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