After placement, parents dissatisfied with the choice provided by the Education ministry will have an opportunity to seek transfers. Since 2017, a computerised system has been used to aid the placement of candidates to secondary schools. 100 per cent transitionIn May, Magoha promised every candidate will get a place in secondary school. “We are determined to work with relevant agencies to ensure no candidate misses a place in secondary school," he said. This will push the number of the secondary school population from the current 2.8 million to about 3.2 million.

Source: The Star June 14, 2021 19:52 UTC