The government has confirmed that placement results for learners who sat the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) will be released on Friday.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a national teachers’ meeting in Nairobi. Education officials said the process is complete and learners will soon know which senior schools they have been assigned to as they prepare to transition to the next level of learning.
According to the Ministry, Grade 9 learners will be able to access their placement details through a simple mobile phone process.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a national teachers’ meeting in Nairobi. Education officials said the process is complete and learners will soon know which senior schools they have been assigned to as they prepare to transition to the next level of learning.
According to the Ministry, Grade 9 learners will be able to access their placement details through a simple mobile phone process.
Once the results are released, candidates will send their assessment numbers via Short Message Service (SMS) to a designated number, after which they will receive information on the senior schools they have been placed in.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the placement exercise has been carefully handled to ensure fairness and transparency.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the placement exercise has been carefully handled to ensure fairness and transparency.
He explained that the Ministry worked closely with teachers and education stakeholders to make sure the transition from junior to senior school is smooth and well organised.
While speaking to teachers attending the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) National Delegates Conference at the Kasarani Gymnasium, Bitok praised educators for their role in delivering education reforms under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He noted that teachers played a key role in the successful administration of the KJSEA exams across the country.
The Principal Secretary also assured teachers that the Ministry is actively addressing issues affecting Junior Secondary Schools. These include concerns around school placement, teacher contracts, and the overall management of the new education structure.
While speaking to teachers attending the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) National Delegates Conference at the Kasarani Gymnasium, Bitok praised educators for their role in delivering education reforms under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He noted that teachers played a key role in the successful administration of the KJSEA exams across the country.
The Principal Secretary also assured teachers that the Ministry is actively addressing issues affecting Junior Secondary Schools. These include concerns around school placement, teacher contracts, and the overall management of the new education structure.
He said consultations are ongoing and decisions will be guided by what is best for learners and the education system as a whole.
Bitok’s remarks came shortly after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba gave further insight into how placements are being done.
Bitok’s remarks came shortly after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba gave further insight into how placements are being done.
Ogamba explained that the process is based on learners’ performance in the KJSEA as well as the career pathways they selected.
Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, learners are guided to choose pathways that match their abilities and interests. The four main pathways include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, Arts, and Sports Science.
Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, learners are guided to choose pathways that match their abilities and interests. The four main pathways include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, Arts, and Sports Science.
These pathways are designed to help learners develop skills that are relevant to their talents and future careers.
During the release of the 2025 KJSEA results last week, Ogamba revealed that a large number of candidates showed strong potential across different areas.
During the release of the 2025 KJSEA results last week, Ogamba revealed that a large number of candidates showed strong potential across different areas.
Out of more than 1.1 million learners who sat for the assessment, over half demonstrated the ability to pursue STEM-related courses at senior school level. A significant number also showed capacity in Social Sciences, Arts, and Sports Science.
The Cabinet Secretary emphasized that placement decisions were not based on marks alone. Instead, they also considered learners’ preferences and strengths, in line with recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.
The Cabinet Secretary emphasized that placement decisions were not based on marks alone. Instead, they also considered learners’ preferences and strengths, in line with recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms.
The goal, he said, is to ensure every learner is placed in an environment where they can thrive academically and personally.
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