PREMIUM Concern over delay in Grade 9 senior school selection Teachers say they are yet to receive any communication from the Ministry of Education or access to the selection portal. Education Just now Listen

Senior school principals were required to log into the portal using their institutions' Unique Identification Code (UIC), declare their Grade 10 capacity and upload subject combinations for at least two career pathways.

Article Concern is mounting among parents and teachers over delays by the Ministry of Education in announcing this year's senior school selection exercise for Grade 9 learners, raising fears that the process could be affected by a busy school calendar.

Placement into senior school, which will happen after the release of Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, will be determined by learners' career preferences, interests and academic performance.