The Ministry of Interior has unveiled a nationwide door‑to‑door campaign to identify and support Grade 10 learners who have not reported to senior secondary schools, intensifying efforts to enforce Kenya’s 100 per cent School Transition Policy.
Authorities estimate that more than 400,000 learners remain unaccounted for, prompting the government to extend the admission deadline to Wednesday, January 21. The Interior Ministry said the initiative will combine household visits, community forums, and targeted interventions such as bursaries and scholarships to ensure no child is denied education.
“This is a national imperative. Every child has a constitutional right to education, and we must work together to prevent dropouts caused by financial hardship, delayed placement, or social vulnerabilities,” the statement read.
The campaign will also feature sensitisation through barazas, religious institutions, and local platforms. Financial support will be coordinated through county governments, the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG‑CDF), and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs).
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While Kenya has recorded strong progress under the Competency‑Based Curriculum, with 97 per cent of Grade 6 learners in 2025 successfully joining Junior Secondary School the Ministry acknowledged challenges slowing transition to senior schools. These include fee constraints, early pregnancies, absenteeism, reluctance to attend school, and placement delays as families seek alternatives.
Despite these hurdles, officials reported that 61 per cent of eligible learners have already enrolled in senior schools, with admissions continuing. The extension of reporting timelines was described as an inclusive measure to accommodate families facing difficulties.
Government agencies and parents have intensified bursary mobilisation, counselling, re‑entry support, and placement guidance to address the gaps.
“This progress reflects more than compliance; it reflects a growing national culture that recognises education as the most reliable path to productivity, opportunity, and transformation,” the Ministry said.
By Masaki Enock
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