The Education Cabinet Secretary (CS), Julius Migos Ogamba, today announced the official release of the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results for Grade 9 learners, simultaneously moving to quell widespread public concern over potential increases in boarding school fees.
Addressing the press at the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) headquarters, CS Ogamba celebrated the successful completion of the first critical assessment under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework.
A total of 1.1 million learners will now transition to Senior School (Grade 10) in the new year.
The results, released on schedule, mark a significant step in the transition to the CBC’s Senior School phase.
The CS highlighted the results’ unique format, which includes a detailed descriptive assessment alongside a quantitative score, moving away from the purely competitive ranking of previous systems.
Placement into Senior School will commence immediately, with the process factoring in the learners’ performance, their preferred career pathway (STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts/Sports), and the available capacity across the national network of Senior Schools.
Learners are expected to report to their allocated Senior Schools on January 12, 2026.
In a strong message aimed at reassuring parents, CS Ogamba unequivocally denied circulating reports that the Ministry had revised or increased boarding school fees for public secondary schools.
“I want to take this opportunity to correct the misinformation and assure all parents that the boarding school fees across all public learning institutions remain unchanged,” stated CS Ogamba.
“The amounts payable are as stipulated in the official Kenya Gazette notice of 2015. There has been no official policy review or circular to alter this fee structure.”
The CS reiterated the government’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable, confirming that the approved annual capitation rate of Ksh. 22,244 per learner for Senior School remains intact.
With the KJSEA results now public, the focus shifts to ensuring a smooth and equitable placement process. KNEC has instructed school heads to download the results from the assessment portal, and a dedicated team has been set up to handle placement inquiries and ensure that every eligible learner finds a spot in a Senior School that aligns with their chosen career path.
