The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has issued a nationwide directive requiring all public senior school principals to verify and confirm the actual enrolment figures and subject selections for Grade 10 learners ahead of the second phase of textbook distribution and Term Two start.
In a notice released to schools, KICD stated that the first phase of Grade 10 textbook distribution was successfully completed using data initially provided by the Ministry of Education.
However, the institute has since identified discrepancies between the data used during distribution and the actual number of learners currently enrolled in various subjects across schools.
The curriculum body noted that the inconsistencies have affected the accuracy of textbook allocation in some institutions, with certain schools reportedly receiving either excess copies or fewer books than required.
To address the situation and uphold the government’s one-to-one textbook policy, KICD is now seeking updated and verified enrolment data for each subject offered at the grade 10 level.
Principals have also been instructed to submit the current number of Grade 10 learners per subject, alongside details of the textbooks already received in their respective schools.
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The information is to be provided through an online form made available by KICD, with the institute emphasizing the urgency of the exercise to facilitate timely redistribution where necessary.
KICD has also established an urgent support channel for schools that have not received any textbooks or those that received incorrect quantities.
Affected principals have been advised to reach out via email at bookdistribution@kicd.ac.ke or contact the institute directly through the provided telephone number for immediate assistance.
The deadline for submission of the updated learner data has been set for April 10, 2026, before the close of the first term.
The institute underscored that accurate reporting by school heads will be critical in ensuring all Grade 10 learners have access to the appropriate learning materials as schools prepare for Term Two.
The directive was signed by Prof. Charles O. Ong’ondo, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, who reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to supporting smooth implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum at the senior school level.
By Kithinji Njeru
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