The Ministry of Education has announced that the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results for Grade 9 learners will be released by December 11.
Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok said the ministry is fully prepared for the transition of the 1.1 million learners who sat the national assessment this year. Speaking on Monday, Bitok unveiled a schedule that will see placement completed within a week after results are published.
“Our plan is that we release the results and do placements within one week. We expect the learners to get their letters before Christmas and report on January 12, 2026,” he said, adding that necessary systems have been put in place to ensure a seamless process.
Bitok maintained that the transition to senior school remains firmly on track, noting that the government has issued clear guidelines to prevent confusion.
“We are putting systems and measures required for smooth transition of the 1.1 million learners who sat for KJSEA. We have issued guidelines from the beginning to the end. From where I sit, we have no confusion,” he stated.
The PS assured parents, teachers, and learners that implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is progressing as planned, describing it as the most transformative education system the country has adopted.
“I want to tell the country that CBC is on track. We have done everything to ensure clarity on every issue around CBC. We have a very clear roadmap, and our plan is to ensure every learner transitions to senior school,” he said.
Bitok noted that all KJSEA candidates are guaranteed placement, with senior schools offering a combined capacity of 2.4 million spaces nationwide. He further outlined the CBC senior school structure, which is organised into four clusters and offers three pathways: STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports.
On teacher preparedness, Bitok disclosed that 229,000 teachers have been retrained to support CBC delivery and that the ministry is working closely with the Teachers Service Commission to strengthen the transition.
He also reassured parents that the government’s free education policy remains intact.
