D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool (formerly called D.O. Makasembo Secondary Schoool) is a C3 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Siaya County, Rarieda Sub County  in the Nyanza Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	D.O. Makasembo Secondary Schoool
School’s New Name	D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool
Cluster	C3
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Nyanza
County	Siaya
Sub County	Rarieda
UIC Code	4HRE
KNEC Code	42721102
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool 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 D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool 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.

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool’s Background and History.

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool, historically known as D.O. Makasembo Secondary Schoool, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Siaya 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, D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool.

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool’s exact physical location is in Siaya County, Rarieda in the Nyanza Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Nyanza Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool.

1. What is the UIC Code for D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool?

The UIC Code for D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool is 4HRE.

2. Is D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool a Boarding or Day School?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool?

The Official Knec Code for D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool is 42721102.

5. In Which County is D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool Found?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool is located in Siaya County.

6. Does D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool admit Boys, Girls or Both?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool was formerly called D.O. Makasembo Secondary Schoool.

8. What is D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool’s New Cluster?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool Located?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool is found in Rarieda Subcounty of Siaya County; in the Nyanza Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool Private or Public School?

D.O. Makasembo Senior Schoool 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.