Learners waiting for a matatu at Afya Centre, Nairobi on January 6, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI

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The streets of Nairobi were on Monday bustling with activities as learners made their way back to school for the start of the term.

In addition to accompanying their children, many parents and guardians visited local bookshops in search of stationery and other school supplies.

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According to the 2025 academic calendar, students will remain in school for the first term, which will span 13 weeks and will break on April 4.

During this period, learners will also have a half-term break from February 26 to March 2, lasting five days.

As the schools open, 2025 remains to be marking milestone in the Competency-Based- Curriculum (CBC).

This year, the pioneer class prepares to join Grade Nine, which is the final stage of junior secondary school.


A learner being  escorted by her guardian along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi on January 6, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI


A learner  being escorted by her guardian along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi on January 6, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI

A learner being escorted by her guardian along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi on January 6, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI

A learner being escorted by her guardian along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi on January 6, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Parents flock to purchase books and stationery at Joshy Books and Stationery along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi on January 6, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Parents flock to purchase books and stationery at Joshy Books and Stationery along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi on January 6, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI