Speaking during the form One selection process at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha says 38,797 candidates who sat for their 2021 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations have been admitted to National Schools. 214,960 have been placed in Extra-County schools. He indicated that 2,045 students will go to special needs schools while 218, 456 will be in County Schools.

Magoha announced May 3 as the reporting date for Form One students and indicated that no student should be sent away due to fees balance. He also urged parents to only pay the fee stipulated by the Ministry of Education.

Parents have been asked to send their child’s index number to 22263 to know which secondary school they have been placed in. According to Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, the SMS platform is available for all mobile networks and will be charged Sh25 each.