The State Department for Basic Education has launched an official online platform for reporting allegations of corruption or malpractice in the placement of Grade 10 learners in senior schools.
Education Principal Secretary Juliet Bitok said upholding integrity and accountability in basic education remains a priority.
The initiative follows reports from parents and guardians of possible irregularities during the student placement process.
In line with directives from the Cabinet Secretary, PS Bitok has also constituted a panel to receive reports and carry out investigations.
“An official online platform is now open for reporting any allegations of corruption or malpractice in the placement of Grade 10 learners in senior schools. All information shared will be treated with strict confidentiality. Submissions close on Monday, 2nd February 2026,” the PS said.
The panel has invited Kenyans, including parents, guardians, and officials from MOE, TSC, KECSHA, KPSA, and KESSHA, to provide information on suspected bribery or other forms of malpractice they may have encountered during the placement process.
Submissions may also be made anonymously.
The reporting platform includes sections asking whether individuals were asked for bribes or pressured to give money, gifts, or other favours to influence placement, and allows users to provide any additional relevant information.
The PS assured Kenyans that all submissions will be treated with strict confidentiality.
The reporting window closes on February 2, 2026.
PS Bitok encouraged honest and prompt feedback, emphasising that the initiative aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the placement of students in secondary schools.
Parents have been reminded of possible legal action if they fail to present their children for admission into Grade 10, as the government moves to enforce 100 per cent transition to senior school.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba issued the warning on Thursday, citing provisions of Section 34(5) and Section 31 of the Basic Education Act, 2013.
The warning came a day after the extended admission deadline lapsed on January 21.
The initial deadline of January 16 had left more than 400,000 learners out of the 1.13 million required to join Grade 10 without reporting to school.
“In line with Section 34(5) of the Basic Education Act, 2013, no child shall be denied admission to a public school. Parents are also reminded that it is an offence, punishable by law under Section 31 of the Basic Education Act, 2013, to fail to present their children for admission,” Ogamba said in a statement.
With more than 400,000 learners initially failing to report by the first deadline, the government is now turning to the law to enforce full transition to senior school.
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