NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 20 \u2013 Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba says the transition rate from Grade 9 to Grade 10 currently stands at 75 percent nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking on Capital in the Morning on Tuesday, the CS pointed out that mop-up efforts are being implemented across the country to ensure 100 percent transition of eligible students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated that these efforts aim to identify and support students who may have missed the standard promotion period, ensuring that all learners continue their secondary education without disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are committed to achieving full transition from Grade 9 to Grade 10 and are deploying strategies to reach every student,\u201d said CS Ogamba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance education access, reduce dropouts, and improve national academic outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CS Ogamba stressed that these efforts are part of a broader government initiative to improve access to quality education, reduce dropouts, and enhance academic outcomes nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated that achieving a 100 percent transition rate from Grade 9 to Grade 10 is critical to ensuring that students are adequately prepared for national exams and career readiness and strengthening Kenya\u2019s secondary education pipeline and workforce development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogamba made it clear that no student will be left behind, with interventions prioritized for areas facing challenges such as poverty, accessibility, and inadequate school infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are taking decisive steps to ensure that every eligible learner moves seamlessly from Grade 9 to Grade 10. Our vision is to create an education system where all students, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to succeed,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He observed that the Ministry plans to release weekly progress reports on the mop-up efforts, enabling education stakeholders to track the number of students reached and the overall transition rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated that county education offices are also being tasked with identifying barriers to progression and implementing tailored interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith these measures in place, Kenya is poised to achieve full Grade 9 to Grade 10 transition, ensuring continuity in education and laying a strong foundation for national academic excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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