The assessment marks the transition of more than 1.1 million learners from Junior to Senior School under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
The results were unveiled on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) offices in Mitihani House, Nairobi, by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba.
The results were unveiled on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) offices in Mitihani House, Nairobi, by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba.
He described the release as a key step in guiding learners into specialised pathways based on their skills, interests, and abilities.
“This is a landmark moment for the pioneer Grade 9 CBE cohort. The assessment will place 1,130,459 learners into Senior School pathways: Arts & Sports Science, Social Sciences, or STEM,” said CS Ogamba.
“This is a landmark moment for the pioneer Grade 9 CBE cohort. The assessment will place 1,130,459 learners into Senior School pathways: Arts & Sports Science, Social Sciences, or STEM,” said CS Ogamba.
He emphasised that this system moves away from the traditional exam-focused approach, prioritising learner abilities and potential over grades alone.
KNEC CEO David Njengere noted that the 2025 cohort represents the first group of students evaluated using continuous assessments rather than a single high-stakes exam.
KNEC CEO David Njengere noted that the 2025 cohort represents the first group of students evaluated using continuous assessments rather than a single high-stakes exam.
“For the first time, we are reporting learners’ achievement using comprehensive data collected over time, from both formative and summative assessments. This approach reflects a more holistic view of a learner’s capabilities,” Njengere said.
The KJSEA results will determine the learners’ placement in Senior Schools according to their selected pathways. Grade 10 students are expected to report to their respective schools starting January 12, 2026.
The KJSEA results will determine the learners’ placement in Senior Schools according to their selected pathways. Grade 10 students are expected to report to their respective schools starting January 12, 2026.
The Ministry assured parents and guardians that placements will be conducted transparently, taking into account performance, learner preferences, and the available capacity in schools offering the chosen pathways.
Education experts have hailed the assessment as a major test for the CBE rollout, highlighting the importance of aligning Senior School education with learners’ strengths.
Education experts have hailed the assessment as a major test for the CBE rollout, highlighting the importance of aligning Senior School education with learners’ strengths.
Parents, teachers, and learners nationwide are now awaiting final placement decisions, which are expected to shape students’ future learning and career pathways.
CS Ogamba congratulated the learners and urged them to embrace the new system, which seeks to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills.
CS Ogamba congratulated the learners and urged them to embrace the new system, which seeks to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills.
He also called on educators to continue supporting students as they adapt to the Senior School environment under the CBE framework.
“This is a historic moment for Kenyan education. The KJSEA results mark the beginning of a more learner-centered approach that prioritises skills, interests, and readiness for future challenges,” he added.
“This is a historic moment for Kenyan education. The KJSEA results mark the beginning of a more learner-centered approach that prioritises skills, interests, and readiness for future challenges,” he added.
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