Bahari Senior (formerly called Bahari Sec) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Lamu County, Lamu West Sub County  in the Coast Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Bahari Senior, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Bahari Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Bahari Sec
School’s New Name	Bahari Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Coast
County	Lamu
Sub County	Lamu West
UIC Code	D5ED
KNEC Code	06104205
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Bahari Senior 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 Bahari Senior 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.

Bahari Senior’s Background and History.

Bahari Senior, historically known as Bahari Sec, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Lamu county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C4 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Bahari Senior admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Bahari Senior.

Bahari Senior’s exact physical location is in Lamu County, Lamu West in the Coast Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Coast Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bahari Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Bahari Senior?

The UIC Code for Bahari Senior is D5ED.

2. Is Bahari Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Bahari Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Bahari Senior?

Bahari Senior offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Bahari Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Bahari Senior is 06104205.

5. In Which County is Bahari Senior Found?

Bahari Senior is located in Lamu County.

6. Does Bahari Senior admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Bahari Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Bahari Senior was formerly called Bahari Sec.

8. What is Bahari Senior’s New Cluster?

Bahari Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Bahari Senior?

Bahari Senior offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Bahari Senior Located?

Bahari Senior is found in Lamu West Subcounty of Lamu County; in the Coast Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Bahari Senior Private or Public School?

Bahari Senior 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.