Kariani Senior (formerly called Kariani Secondary) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Murang’A County, Murang’A South Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Kariani Senior, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Kariani Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kariani Secondary
School’s New Name	Kariani Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Murang’A
Sub County	Murang’A South
UIC Code	PT5X
KNEC Code	10208211
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kariani 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 Kariani 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.

Kariani Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kariani Senior.

Kariani Senior’s exact physical location is in Murang’A County, Murang’A South in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Central Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kariani Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kariani Senior?

The UIC Code for Kariani Senior is PT5X.

2. Is Kariani Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Kariani Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kariani Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kariani Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Kariani Senior is 10208211.

5. In Which County is Kariani Senior Found?

Kariani Senior is located in Murang’A County.

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

Kariani Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kariani Senior was formerly called Kariani Secondary.

8. What is Kariani Senior’s New Cluster?

Kariani Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Kariani Senior Located?

Kariani Senior is found in Murang’A South Subcounty of Murang’A County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kariani Senior Private or Public School?

Kariani 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.