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

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

Gekendo Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Gekendo Secondary School
School’s New Name	Gekendo Senior School
Cluster	C3
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Nyanza
County	Nyamira
Sub County	Nyamira North
UIC Code	VE8S
KNEC Code	43728102
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Gekendo 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 Gekendo 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.

Gekendo Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Gekendo Senior School.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gekendo Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Gekendo Senior School?

The UIC Code for Gekendo Senior School is VE8S.

2. Is Gekendo Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Gekendo Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Gekendo Senior School?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Gekendo Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Gekendo Senior School is 43728102.

5. In Which County is Gekendo Senior School Found?

Gekendo Senior School is located in Nyamira County.

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

Gekendo Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Gekendo Senior School was formerly called Gekendo Secondary School.

8. What is Gekendo Senior School’s New Cluster?

Gekendo Senior School is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Gekendo Senior School Located?

Gekendo Senior School is found in Nyamira North Subcounty of Nyamira County; in the Nyanza Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Gekendo Senior School Private or Public School?

Gekendo 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.