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Major clash over hosting of Grade Nine learners as transition looms

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The pioneer class of CBC grade 7 in Nyamachaki Primary in Nyeri during a Home science practical lesson on 19 July 2023. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Controversy is raging on whether Grade Nine students should be moved to secondary schools or they should remain in primary schools.

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu said the 1.3 million grade eight learners set to transition to Grade Nine in January will remain in primary schools, in line with recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

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