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

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

Katumbu Mixed Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Katumbu Mixed Secondary
School’s New Name	Katumbu Mixed Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Eastern
County	Kitui
Sub County	Nzambani
UIC Code	E8BJ
KNEC Code	13351307
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Katumbu Mixed 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 Katumbu Mixed 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.

Katumbu Mixed Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Katumbu Mixed Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Katumbu Mixed Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Katumbu Mixed Senior?

The UIC Code for Katumbu Mixed Senior is E8BJ.

2. Is Katumbu Mixed Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Katumbu Mixed Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Katumbu Mixed Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Katumbu Mixed Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Katumbu Mixed Senior is 13351307.

5. In Which County is Katumbu Mixed Senior Found?

Katumbu Mixed Senior is located in Kitui County.

6. Does Katumbu Mixed Senior admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Katumbu Mixed Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Katumbu Mixed Senior was formerly called Katumbu Mixed Secondary.

8. What is Katumbu Mixed Senior’s New Cluster?

Katumbu Mixed Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Katumbu Mixed Senior?

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

10. Where is Katumbu Mixed Senior Located?

Katumbu Mixed Senior is found in Nzambani Subcounty of Kitui County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Katumbu Mixed Senior Private or Public School?

Katumbu Mixed 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.