The Ministry of Education has allowed parents to request admission for Grade 10 learners into senior schools of their choice following complaints over the initial placement outcomes.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that a second placement review phase will run from January 6 to January 9, 2026.
The move is intended to give parents, guardians, and learners another opportunity to seek a reassessment of senior school placements under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
According to Ogamba, the review window will enable applicants to present legitimate and verifiable reasons for reconsideration of either the initial or revised placement.
He noted that the first placement review exercise was completed on December 29, 2025, and that joining instructions for learners already placed have been accessible on the placement portal since December 30.
The ministry clarified that the second revision will be strictly limited to cases supported by valid justification, as the government seeks to balance equitable access to education with the effective use of available school capacity.
Parents may initiate review requests through their child’s junior school or directly at the senior school of interest, depending on individual circumstances.
All applications will be submitted by heads of institutions via the official placement portal and processed in accordance with existing ministry guidelines.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education confirmed that all basic education institutions will reopen for Term One of the 2026 academic year on Monday, January 5.
Regional and County Directors of Education have been instructed to oversee the reopening process and ensure compliance with the academic calendar.
The placement review exercise is part of the ongoing transition to senior secondary education under the CBC, which designates Grade 10 as the entry level.
The ministry has urged parents and guardians to follow official procedures and timelines to ensure a smooth start to the new academic year.
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