In a statement issued on Friday, January 2, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba Migos confirmed that the first revision of placements has been completed and that learners who have already been placed can now access their joining instructions online.
“The first revision of placements to Grade 10 of Senior School was completed on 29th December, 2025. Joining instructions for learners already placed have been accessible on the placement portal (www.placement.education.go.ke) effective 30th December, 2025,” the statement read.
Migos further announced that learners dissatisfied with their current placement will be granted another opportunity to apply for a review within a specified timeframe.
“As earlier indicated, interested learners will have a further opportunity to apply for review of their placement from 6th January, 2026, to 9th January, 2026,” he said.
He explained that the second review phase will allow parents, guardians, and learners to formally present legitimate and verifiable reasons for reconsideration of placements.
“The revision will provide parents, guardians, and learners the opportunity to provide legitimate and verifiable grounds to justify a reconsideration of the initial or revised placement,” the statement noted.
The Cabinet Secretary added that the review mechanism has been designed to safeguard learners’ right to education, promote optimal use of available school resources, and address genuine placement challenges through accessible channels.
“To ensure unhindered access to education and enhance optimal utilization of available resources while addressing genuine outstanding placement needs, requests for further review may be initiated through the learner’s Junior School or at the Senior School of interest,” he said.
Migos clarified that all placement review applications must strictly follow established procedures and be submitted through school heads using the official system.
“The requests shall be submitted by the Head of Institution through the placement portal and duly processed in accordance with the protocols already issued by the Ministry,” he stated.
At the same time, the Cabinet Secretary announced the release of capitation funds for the first term of the 2026 academic year.
“The Government has today released Ksh44,245,066,500.85 as capitation for Term One for learners in all public basic education institutions,” the statement read.
He said the funds have been allocated across various levels of basic education to meet learners’ needs at each stage.
“The amount has been apportioned as follows: Free Primary Education (Ksh3,703,074,646.10); Free Day Junior School Education (Ksh14,459,193,520.00); and Free Day Secondary Education (Ksh26,082,798,334.75),” he added.
Migos noted that the release of funds will support smooth school operations as the new term begins on January 5, 2026, and guide reporting timelines for learners transitioning to senior schools.
“Grade 10 learners are expected to report to their respective Senior Schools starting 12th January, 2026,” he said.
Addressing concerns over school fees, the Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed that charges at the senior school level remain unchanged.
“To ensure clarity on the financing framework for senior schools, the Ministry has issued a circular dated 2nd January, 2026, affirming that fees payable by learners in senior schools remain unchanged, and that the Government will continue to provide capitation at the rate of Ksh22,244 per learner per year,” the statement said.
He also issued a stern warning to school administrators on the management of public funds, emphasizing accountability and compliance with government policy.
“School heads and principals are directed to ensure prudent use of public resources and to desist from imposing extra levies or fees. The Ministry will deal firmly with any verified cases of misappropriation or illegal charges,” he warned.
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