Grade 10 Selection Temporarily Stopped — Reasons Explained
Grade 10 Selection Temporarily Stopped — Reasons Explained, The Grade 10 school selection exercise has been paused due to a technical error involving OTP (One-Time Password) codes.
Ministry Issues Suspension Order
County and Sub-County Directors have asked school heads to pause the process until the issue is fixed.
The platform faced repeated errors that blocked progression in selecting pathways, subjects, and senior schools.
When the Selection Began and Its Purpose
The exercise started on June 9, 2025, and was planned to end on June 30, 2025.
Grade 9 learners are expected to:
- Choose one career pathway
- Select three subject combinations
- Pick twelve senior schools
The STEM pathway is mandatory for all learners under the CBC system.
How Learners Must Choose Their Schools
Each learner selects:
- Nine boarding schools (three within their county and six outside)
- Three day schools within their sub-county
Every subject combination requires schools from four clusters:
- Cluster 1 & 2: Boarding schools outside the county
- Cluster 3: Boarding or hybrid schools within the county
- Cluster 4: Day schools in the sub-county
This structure promotes equal access and regional diversity.
How to Use the Grade 10 Selection Portal
Visit the official portal:
https://selection.education.go.ke
Login Steps:
- Search and open the senior school selection portal
- Log in using the Junior School NEMIS UIC and password
- Enter verification code 54321 (used during piloting)
- Select the learner
- Update the profile and indicate any special needs
- Choose one pathway and three subject combinations
- For each combination, select four schools (one per cluster)
- After completing, download or print the learner profile
Do not use the NEMIS system for this process.
System Glitch Under Review
The Ministry is working actively to fix the OTP problem.
A formal notice will be released once the issue is resolved and the platform is ready again.
Why This Exercise Matters
This placement is a crucial step in rolling out the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
It helps students align with careers based on interests and skills.
A stable system will ensure smooth, fair placement across all regions.
What Schools and Parents Should Do
School heads should stay alert for updates.
Parents are encouraged to guide learners in making informed choices.
Everyone should be ready to resume once the system is restored.
