On Monday, December 22, the national dailies widely reported on the senior school placement of Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) learners.
Source: UGC
The papers also reported on the new demands by the Orange Democratic Movement Party (ODM) to President William Ruto.
1. Daily Nation
The paper reported on the Ministry of Education’s move to open a seven-day revision window, allowing learners and parents to review and, if necessary, amend senior school placements under the new senior secondary education structure.
There have been complaints from parents after the ministry released the senior secondary school placement for KJSEA learners.
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The government has now moved to address concerns from candidates allocated to schools far from home or to pathways they did not prefer, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and adherence to national placement guidelines.
“Being a pioneering undertaking, the government appreciates and empathises with parents, learners, and other stakeholders over anxieties and uncertainties around the transition to Grade 10. We are committed to making the placement process transparent, fair, and satisfactory, considering learners’ preferences alongside school capacities and available pathways. We encourage all parties to engage constructively as we refine and strengthen CBE for learners’ benefit,” said Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Prof Julius Bitok, in a statement
Placement into senior schools was done using an automated system considering learner performance, preferences, and slot availability, aiming to uphold merit, equity, and fairness.
“While many learners secured placements in their preferred schools, some parents and candidates expressed dissatisfaction due to high competition, limited slots in popular schools, miscommunication between parents, learners, and school heads, or mismatches between selected pathways and assessment outcomes,” Bitok said.
During the seven-day revision period, candidates can reapply if unhappy with their assigned school or pathway, subject to merit and space availability.
Revisions will be processed transparently and equitably under national placement guidelines.
“The portal will be open for one week, allowing learners to revise and select their preferred pathways.The system will display schools with available slots, and revisions can be submitted via junior schools. Pathway changes, such as switching from STEM to Social Sciences, will also be possible for eligible learners,” the PS explained.
The ministry will provide a list of senior secondary schools with vacancies, categorised by pathway and cluster, to guide parents and learners.
2. Taifa Leo
The Swahili publication reported on the new demands by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party to President William Ruto.
Senior ODM leaders now want the political deal with Ruto’s UDA party to be formally documented ahead of the 2027 election.
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohame emphasised that the terms of engagement should allow the party to clearly outline its demands, given ODM’s status as a major and influential political force in Kenya.
“As the ODM, we are a national party, and we will lay out our demands prior to any deals. If the Kenya Kwanza government wants us to enter an agreement on the future alliance, we must have a discussion. We are confident the government will fulfill our current demands, but we cannot afford to enter a coalition without formally stating our demands as we head into the electoral year,” Junet said.
3. The Star
Detectives investigating the death of former Lugari legislator Cyrus Jirongo raided a popular bar and restaurant along Magadi Road in Nairobi as part of ongoing investigations into the incident.
The paper said the DCI team traced the former Lugari MP to the hotel where he visited hours before he was involved in an accident kilometres away.
The team interrogated staff at the joint as part of efforts to trace the people he met before he died. The visit by the police happened on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
It is believed he left a restaurant in Karen before driving towards Langata Road and later joined Magadi Road to the hotel where he stayed for a short while and drove off.
4. The Standard
The government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Trans Mara South and West following deadly clashes that claimed at least seven lives.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat announced the measure on Saturday, December 20, during his visit to Kilgoris.
During their tour of the region, Lagat and his team held consultative meetings with local leaders, elders, and residents in pursuit of peace.
He emphasised that community leaders could resolve the issues, but due to their failure, the government was compelled to act.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
