Grade Nine transition Stories

MPs urge Education Ministry to reverse closure of 348 boarding schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro said the directive was a panic reaction following the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Sept...

Concerns rise over CBC curriculum as senators question readiness for Grade Nine transition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The lawmakers highlighted several challenges in policy execution, curriculum development, teacher training, and funding.

State allocates Sh18bn for 18,000 Grade Nine classrooms countrywide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

CS Ogamba also revealed that the government has allocated Sh65.2 billion to support free secondary education, Sh35.9 billion for junior secondary scho...

Government accelerates preparations for transition to Grade 9 in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

The government is focusing on building classrooms, recruiting teachers, and distributing learning materials to accommodate the inaugural cohort.

Education Ministry sets new guidelines for Grade 10 students' academic pathways
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

Students will be required to select their areas of specialisation once they reach Grade 9.

Ogamba warns of severe penalties for exam cheating as national tests approach
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

Over 2.27 million candidates are expected to sit for national exams this year.

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