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

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

Kineni Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kineni Sec
School’s New Name	Kineni Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Nyanza
County	Kisii
Sub County	Gucha
UIC Code	SNJ8
KNEC Code	40711115
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kineni 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 Kineni 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.

Kineni Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kineni Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kineni Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kineni Senior?

The UIC Code for Kineni Senior is SNJ8.

2. Is Kineni Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Kineni Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kineni Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kineni Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Kineni Senior is 40711115.

5. In Which County is Kineni Senior Found?

Kineni Senior is located in Kisii County.

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

Kineni Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kineni Senior was formerly called Kineni Sec.

8. What is Kineni Senior’s New Cluster?

Kineni Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Kineni Senior Located?

Kineni Senior is found in Gucha Subcounty of Kisii County; in the Nyanza Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kineni Senior Private or Public School?

Kineni 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.