Bright but locked out: Vulnerable learners struggling to join Senior Schools

John Mwalili, scored 64 points and expected to join Alliance High School now scavanging at Kware dumpsite on January 18, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

As admission deadlines for Grade 10 students close, the futures of bright learners hang in the balance.

Stories of thousands of bright students stand as a stark reminder that passing exams and earning placement is only half the journey, the real test begins after the results are released.