Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo (formerly called Chemchemi Secondary School- Kathongo) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Makueni County, Mbooni East Sub County  in the Eastern Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Chemchemi Secondary School- Kathongo
School’s New Name	Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Eastern
County	Makueni
Sub County	Mbooni East
UIC Code	NB83
KNEC Code	18346215
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo 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 Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo 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.

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo’s Background and History.

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo, historically known as Chemchemi Secondary School- Kathongo, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Makueni 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, Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo.

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo’s exact physical location is in Makueni County, Mbooni East 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. Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo.

1. What is the UIC Code for Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo?

The UIC Code for Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo is NB83.

2. Is Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo a Boarding or Day School?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo?

The Official Knec Code for Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo is 18346215.

5. In Which County is Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo Found?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo is located in Makueni County.

6. Does Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo was formerly called Chemchemi Secondary School- Kathongo.

8. What is Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo’s New Cluster?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo Located?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo is found in Mbooni East Subcounty of Makueni County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo Private or Public School?

Chemchemi Senior School- Kathongo 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.