Kauwi Senior (formerly called Kauwi Secondary) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Kitui County, Kitui West Sub County  in the Eastern Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Kauwi 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.

Kauwi Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kauwi Secondary
School’s New Name	Kauwi Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Eastern
County	Kitui
Sub County	Kitui West
UIC Code	325R
KNEC Code	13331212
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kauwi 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 Kauwi 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.

Kauwi Senior’s Background and History.

Kauwi Senior, historically known as Kauwi 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, Kauwi Senior admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Kauwi Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kauwi Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kauwi Senior?

The UIC Code for Kauwi Senior is 325R.

2. Is Kauwi Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Kauwi Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kauwi Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kauwi Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Kauwi Senior is 13331212.

5. In Which County is Kauwi Senior Found?

Kauwi Senior is located in Kitui County.

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

Kauwi Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kauwi Senior was formerly called Kauwi Secondary.

8. What is Kauwi Senior’s New Cluster?

Kauwi Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Kauwi Senior Located?

Kauwi Senior is found in Kitui West Subcounty of Kitui County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kauwi Senior Private or Public School?

Kauwi 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.