Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School in Tharaka Nithi

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

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

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name Kiaritha Mixed Day Secondary School
School’s New Name Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School
Cluster C3
Gender Mixed
Accomodation Type Boarding
Region Eastern
County Tharaka Nithi
Sub County Igambang’Ombe
UIC Code J2GY
KNEC Code 19367505
Type of School Public
Regular or SNE Regular
Disability Type None

Kiaritha Mixed Day 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 Kiaritha Mixed Day 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.

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School.

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School’s exact physical location is in Tharaka Nithi County, Igambang’Ombe 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. Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School?

The UIC Code for Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School is J2GY.

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

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School?

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School is 19367505.

5. In Which County is Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School Found?

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School is located in Tharaka Nithi County.

6. Does Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School was formerly called Kiaritha Mixed Day Secondary School.

8. What is Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School’s New Cluster?

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School?

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

10. Where is Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School Located?

Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School is found in Igambang’Ombe Subcounty of Tharaka Nithi County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kiaritha Mixed Day Senior School Private or Public School?

Kiaritha Mixed Day 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.