Nairobi: The government has put in place the necessary measures to ensure a smooth transition to Grade 10 in January 2026. The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, Julius Ogamba, announced that learners will be expected to join appropriate learning pathways during the transition and assured parents and educators of the government’s preparedness to address emerging challenges.
According to Kenya News Agency, Ogamba stated, ‘We expect all our children to transition smoothly. There will be challenges, but we are ready to address them through consultation with parents, teachers and education stakeholders.’ He emphasized that learners with approaching expectations will still find opportunities in pathways such as arts, social sciences, sports, and technical fields, highlighting the reform’s goal of inclusivity and holistic development.
Ogamba noted, ‘Competition is not between one child and another. It is about each learner improving themselves and achieving their full potential.’ He spoke during the Nairobi End-Year O’Mogusii Thanksgiving Service at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), where community leaders reflected on the year’s progress and encouraged responsible citizenship and unity as the festive season begins.
The event, organized by Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria, gathered over 7,000 participants from the O’Mogusii community and the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Churches across Nairobi County. Attendees included national and county government officials, faith leaders, and the public.
Ogamba urged Kenyans to support government reforms in education, stressing that public goodwill and unity are crucial for successful sector transformation and national development. He pointed out that reforms in national exam administration have improved integrity in the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), with only seven malpractice cases out of 1,130,000 candidates.
The CS attributed the improved examination credibility to measures curbing cheating and restoring public confidence, marking a significant achievement in examination integrity. He explained that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) system aims to nurture learners’ talents rather than focus solely on exams, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of student strengths.
Ogamba called for national unity and support for the elected government, noting that division hinders development efforts and that progress requires collective responsibility. The Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Kariuki, advised caution during the festive season to prevent road accidents and urged adherence to traffic rules and hygiene practices.
Geoffrey Mosiria highlighted the thanksgiving service’s goal of promoting unity, gratitude, and collective responsibility within the community, emphasizing the role of faith institutions in fostering moral values and social cohesion. Leaders encouraged Kenyans to embrace the festive season with gratitude, responsibility, and a renewed commitment to unity and national reforms.
