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Why Education Ministry wants 1,000 senior schools upgraded to national status

By The Standard January 17, 2026

Source: The Standard

Why Education Ministry wants 1,000 senior schools upgraded to national status

The Ministry of Education is considering a major overhaul ofsenior secondary schoolsthat could see more than 1,000 institutions upgraded to national school status amid low student enrolment across the country.TheSaturday Standardhas established that the plan seeks to ensure that every administrative ward has at least one senior secondary school of national status.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.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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TheSaturday Standardhas established that the plan seeks to ensure that every administrative ward has at least one senior secondary school of national status.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.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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