Moi Gesusu High School in Masaba Sub‑County, Kisii County, has announced full readiness to receive Grade 10 learners, citing adequate infrastructure, staffing, and learning materials to support a smooth transition. The administration said preparations align with Ministry of Education guidelines, with admissions conducted strictly through the online placement platform.
Chief Principal James Momanyi stated that the school’s accommodation capacity is sufficient for the incoming cohort, with dormitories fully equipped to house learners comfortably. “In terms of accommodation, we are fully prepared. Our dormitories are adequate, and we will have no challenges accommodating the learners,” he said.
Classrooms have been furnished with lockers and chairs, and the school reports that all learning spaces are set for effective instruction. According to the administration, the Ministry of Education has placed 751 learners at Moi Gesusu through the online system. The principal noted the school’s capacity is slightly higher and could take in more students if permitted. “We can accommodate more learners because we have enough infrastructure, classrooms, accommodation, and personnel,” Momanyi said.
Despite the available capacity, the school has maintained strict compliance with the ministry’s placement rules, which require all admissions to be processed online. The principal acknowledged heightened pressure from parents and guardians seeking direct placement but said the school has uploaded all requests to the platform and is awaiting further direction. “We have received overwhelming requests from parents and guardians, but we have remained firm in following the ministry’s guidelines,” he said.
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In readiness for the Competency‑Based Curriculum (CBC) at the junior secondary level, the school has introduced new learning areas, including building construction, home science, sign language, and music. Qualified teachers have already been sourced to handle these subjects, and the administration confirmed delivery of textbooks for the new curriculum. “The government has acted in good time, and all the required textbooks have already been delivered. We do not anticipate any challenges during the placement exercise,” the principal said.
With logistics in place, the school expects reporting and placement to be seamless for parents and learners. In remarks welcoming the incoming class, the principal expressed optimism about the school’s trajectory and commended the Board of Management and staff for their dedication throughout 2025. “We warmly welcome the Grade 9 learners. We believe that with time, Moi Gesusu High School will continue to shine and achieve even greater success,” he said.
Separately, regional placement figures indicate Kisii National School will admit over 800 learners, while Kereri Girls will take in more than 450, underscoring strong demand across leading institutions in the county.
The administration at Moi Gesusu reiterated that any expansion of its intake will depend on ministry approvals through the online system, but emphasised that the school’s facilities, personnel, and materials are already in place to support the Grade 10 cohort from day one.
By Elizabeth Angira
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