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From textbook shortage to pathway changes, what troubles Grade 10 learning

By The Standard January 21, 2026

Source: The Standard

From textbook shortage to pathway changes, what troubles Grade 10 learning

Learning is yet to begin in senior secondary schools, as students enter the second week with uncertainty over delay in deliver of textbooks, mass switching of learning pathways and, in some institutions, low reporting.The delay follows the Ministry of Education’s decision to extend the reporting deadline to January 21 after it failed to achieve the 100 per cent transition target within the initial one-week window.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The delay follows the Ministry of Education’s decision to extend the reporting deadline to January 21 after it failed to achieve the 100 per cent transition target within the initial one-week window.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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