grade 9 transition Stories

The new fees will vary by school cluster and are intended to match the cost of implementing senior school pathways, including science and technology.

CS Ogamba said STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—will be a compulsory pathway in all senior schools.

Ogamba said the move is meant to help learners make informed decisions.

Education Principal Secretary (PS) Belio Kipsang’ admitted that there are insufficient classrooms to accommodate the first Grade 9 cohort.

Desks, chairs, and laboratory equipment were found to be faulty, with some wooden furniture rejected due to issues like splinters and unfinished surfa...