The Ministry of Education has opened an official online reporting platform to receive complaints and allegations of corruption or malpractice in the placement of Grade 10 learners into senior schools, as the government seeks to safeguard integrity in the transition to senior secondary education.
In a statement, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to accountability and transparency in the implementation of education reforms, particularly under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“Upholding integrity and accountability in basic education remains a personal priority,” Bitok said, announcing the launch of the platform.
He noted that the portal will allow members of the public, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to confidentially report any irregularities linked to the placement of learners.
According to the Ministry, all information submitted through the platform will be treated with strict confidentiality to protect whistleblowers and ensure credible investigations.
The reporting window will remain open until Monday, February 2, 2026.
The move comes amid heightened public interest and scrutiny over the placement of learners transitioning to Grade 10, following concerns raised in some quarters about possible manipulation of school selection outcomes, favoritism, or solicitation of bribes.
The Ministry has repeatedly stated that the placement process is automated and merit-based but has acknowledged the need for additional safeguards to deter malpractice.
Education officials said reports received through the platform will be reviewed by relevant authorities, with appropriate action taken against individuals found to have engaged in corrupt practices.
“Any form of malpractice undermines public confidence in the education system and denies learners equal opportunities,” the PS said.
The government has in recent weeks issued several directives aimed at ensuring a smooth and fair transition to senior school, including orders barring public schools from imposing conditions related to fees or uniforms during admission.
The opening of the reporting platform is expected to complement these measures by promoting transparency and accountability at all levels of the placement process.
Stakeholders in the education sector have welcomed the initiative, saying it provides an accessible channel for raising concerns and reinforces the government’s stated zero-tolerance stance on corruption in education.
The Ministry urged the public to submit only accurate and verifiable information through the portal, warning that false or malicious reports could undermine the credibility of the process.
The reporting platform can be accessed online, with submissions closing on February 2, 2026, as authorities intensify efforts to ensure fairness and integrity in the placement of Grade 10 learners nationwide.
