Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has said the transition of learners to Grade 10 under the new education system is progressing well, even as the government works to resolve challenges around admissions, teachers, and learning materials.

In a statement shared on X on Thursday, January 2026, Bitok said he visited Moi Girls Kamangu and Alliance High School to personally assess how Grade 10 learners are settling into junior school, noting that the engagement gave him confidence about the direction of the transition.

He said the visits allowed him to interact directly with both learners and teachers as schools continue to implement the new system.

“Today, I spent time at Moi Girls Kamangu and Alliance High School, speaking directly with students and teachers to see how Grade 10 learners are settling into junior school,” Bitok said.

Bitok noted that the mood among learners was positive, describing their confidence as a sign that schools are adapting to the changes.

“I was encouraged by the warm reception and the confidence shown by the learners as they begin this new phase,” he said.

Enrollment Levels

Drawing from his visits and reports received from other parts of the country, the PS said most schools have already achieved high enrollment levels.

“From these engagements and reports from across the country, it is clear that the transition is progressing well,” Bitok said.

He added that the majority of schools are close to full capacity and that remaining learners are expected to report soon.

“Most schools have already reached over 90% enrollment, and the remaining learners are expected to report by tomorrow,” he stated.

Bitok said the government’s priority is to ensure that no learner is left out during the transition period.

“Our focus remains on ensuring every learner is placed and supported,” he said.

He acknowledged, however, that several concerns have been raised by parents, teachers, and education stakeholders since the release of the KCSE results and the start of Grade 10 placement.

“We are actively addressing concerns around admissions, availability of learning materials, teacher shortages in some pathway subjects, and issues raised following the KCSE results,” Bitok said.

The PS said his office is engaging schools directly and taking steps to respond to the challenges being reported on the ground.

“We are listening, working with schools, and taking action,” he said.

Bitok concluded by saying that all efforts are being guided by a clear goal for the education sector.

“One goal in mind: quality, fairness, and opportunity for every learner,” he said.