Pathways to Excellence: Starehe Boys’ Centre Clarifies KJSEA Admission Rules for Needy Talent
Starehe Boys’ Centre issued guidelines on December 21, 2025, addressing parent inquiries about Grade 10 placements for 2026 under the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
The school emphasizes that admission hinges on completing the Yellow Form, selecting Starehe as the first choice, strong KJSEA performance, and assessed financial need requiring 70% of students from disadvantaged backgrounds per their charter.
Key Admission Criteria
Parents must ensure candidates meet these essentials:
First Choice Selection: Starehe as top pick in the relevant pathway (STEM, Social Sciences, or Arts/Sports).
Yellow Form Submission: Fully completed with documents, due by September 30, 2025; available via school contacts.
The Centres further explained that applicants must have selected Starehe as their preferred school in the appropriate category.
The Ministry of Education also issued guidelines on how affected candidates can apply for a change of senior school placement, with applicants expected to liaise with their senior schools or the Ministry of Education Sub-County and County offices.
“To address these concerns, the Ministry will open a seven-day review of senior school choices starting Tuesday, December 23. Candidates are advised to contact their Grade 9 schools or the Ministry of Education Sub-County and County offices to take advantage of this window through their respective heads of institutions,” the statement read.
Performance and Balance:
High KJSEA scores (weighted 60% summative, 20% KPSEA, 20% school assessments) plus regional quotas for national representation.
The process awaits Ministry of Education data for finalization, ensuring fairness in Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum transition.
This comes as Kenya shifts to senior school pathways post-Grade 9 KJSEA, with Starehe preparing infrastructure for STEM-focused tracks.
Similar notices from Starehe Girls’ Centre using a Blue Form, underscoring the institutions’ sponsorship model for over 70 years. Challenges include competition from top performers (90-99% scores for elite schools) and equitable access amid 1.5 million+ candidates.