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Ministry opens window to review Grade 9 placements after public outcry

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. [File, Standard]

The government will reopen Grade 9 senior school placements for seven days starting Tuesday after widespread complaints from parents over mismatches between learner choices and available slots.

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said learners can adjust their school preferences through Grade 9 institutions or county education offices during the review period that runs until December 30.

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