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Top schools face overcrowding as Grade 10 admission is extended

By The Standard January 17, 2026

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Top schools face overcrowding as Grade 10 admission is extended

National schools have recorded cases of over-enrolment, even as some institutions have admitted very few students, with a few taking in as few as three pupils during the first week of admission.This comes as the Ministry of Education announced thatthe admission windowfor Grade 10 students entering senior secondary school has been extended to January 21.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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This comes as the Ministry of Education announced thatthe admission windowfor Grade 10 students entering senior secondary school has been extended to January 21.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock 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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