Sarah Ombiri head of Dunga primary and junior Secondary school inspects grade 7 as they reported to school on January 13, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard]Kenya has recorded major gains in implementing the 100 per cent School Transition Policy, with 97 per cent of learners who completed Grade 6 in 2025 successfully moving toJunior Secondary School (JSS), marking a significant milestone in the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Education officials say the near-universal transition reflects growing public acceptance of CBC pathways and intensified government-community coordination. The report further indicates that 61 per cent of eligible learners have already joined Senior Secondary School, even as enrollment remains ongoing. Despite the progress, the report identifies persistent barriers delaying Senior Secondary School transition.

Source: Standard Digital January 18, 2026 16:11 UTC