More than 200,000 learners out of the total 1,130,587 examined Grade 9 learners are yet to report to their respective senior schools even after the transition deadline lapsed.
This comes amid the Ministry of Education revelation that 930,000 learners successfully reported to senior secondary schools following the closure of the official reporting deadline on Wednesday.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba noted that the figure represents about 90 per cent of the 1,130,587 candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
CS Ogamba said government teams have been deployed across the country to trace and support learners who are yet to report to their assigned schools, in a bid to ensure a smooth transition to senior secondary education.
The ministry has acknowledged that some regions continue to face challenges that have slowed full enrollment. Efforts are ongoing to address the gaps as learning continues.
With most learners already in school, the government has shifted focus to the provision of teaching and learning materials. However, concerns have been raised over textbook shortages in some schools, prompting the ministry to direct institutions to continue using available resources as new supplies are processed.
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CS Ogamba also cautioned school administrators against forcing parents to purchase uniforms or other items from specific suppliers, warning that the practice is illegal. He urged parents to report such cases to the relevant authorities.
On Thursday President William Ruto reiterated that no child should remain at home due to lack of school fees or uniforms, noting that the government has allocated Ksh 44 billion towards free education.
Speaking in Meru during the disbursement of funds under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, President Ruto directed all provincial administration officers to ensure learners report to school starting Friday.
“There is sufficient money for our children to learn in the first term. Every child, with or without uniform and school fees, must report to school,” the President said.
He emphasized that the transition under the Competency-Based Curriculum should not be hindered by financial challenges, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring access to education for all.
By Obegi Malack
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