Ack Kaanwa Senior School (formerly called Ack Kaanwa Secondary School) is a C3 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Tharaka Nithi County, Igambang’Ombe Sub County  in the Eastern Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Ack Kaanwa Senior School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Boarding Senior School forms part of the Tharaka Nithi Education Network and has fully transitioned to a Senior School that offers Competency Based Education (CBE) Curriculum to Grade 10, 11 and 12 Learners.

Ack Kaanwa Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Ack Kaanwa Secondary School
School’s New Name	Ack Kaanwa Senior School
Cluster	C3
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Eastern
County	Tharaka Nithi
Sub County	Igambang’Ombe
UIC Code	3U3F
KNEC Code	19367602
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Ack Kaanwa Senior School operates as a fully Senior School offering the Competency Based Education (CBE/CBC) Curriculum. Students transition to this school from Junior School after sitting for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA); which is a national assessment for Grade 9 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/ CBE). It assesses students in nine learning areas to evaluate their readiness to transition into Senior School.

Students who join Ack Kaanwa Senior School at grade 10 specialize in any one of the following three main CBE pathways:

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Focuses on innovators and problem-solvers. It branches into Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies, leading to careers like medicine, engineering, and IT. 
2. Social Sciences: Designed for communicators and leaders. It includes tracks in Languages, Literature, Humanities, and Business Studies, preparing students for fields like law, journalism, and education. 
3. Arts & Sports Science: For creative minds and athletes. It features tracks in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and various sports disciplines, fostering careers in the creative and sports industries.

Ack Kaanwa Senior School’s Background and History.

Ack Kaanwa Senior School, historically known as Ack Kaanwa Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Tharaka Nithi county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C3 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Ack Kaanwa Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Ack Kaanwa Senior School.

Ack Kaanwa Senior School’s exact physical location is in Tharaka Nithi County, Igambang’Ombe in the Eastern Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Eastern Region’s Senior Schools.

Eastern is the home of some of the best and highly competitive Senior Schools in Kenya. Ack Kaanwa Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Ack Kaanwa Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ack Kaanwa Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Ack Kaanwa Senior School?

The UIC Code for Ack Kaanwa Senior School is 3U3F.

2. Is Ack Kaanwa Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Ack Kaanwa Senior School?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Ack Kaanwa Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Ack Kaanwa Senior School is 19367602.

5. In Which County is Ack Kaanwa Senior School Found?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School is located in Tharaka Nithi County.

6. Does Ack Kaanwa Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was Ack Kaanwa Senior School’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School was formerly called Ack Kaanwa Secondary School.

8. What is Ack Kaanwa Senior School’s New Cluster?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Ack Kaanwa Senior School?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Ack Kaanwa Senior School Located?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School is found in Igambang’Ombe Subcounty of Tharaka Nithi County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Ack Kaanwa Senior School Private or Public School?

Ack Kaanwa Senior School is a Public School.

12. What CBE Pathways are offered at Senior School?

Senior schools offere 3 pathways; STEM, Social Sciences and Arts and Sports.