Kipini Senior School (formerly called Kipini Secondary School) is a C2 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Tana River County, Tana Delta Sub County  in the Coast Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Kipini Senior School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Kipini Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kipini Secondary School
School’s New Name	Kipini Senior School
Cluster	C2
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Coast
County	Tana River
Sub County	Tana Delta
UIC Code	3QTL
KNEC Code	5112203
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kipini 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 Kipini 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.

Kipini Senior School’s Background and History.

Kipini Senior School, historically known as Kipini Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Tana River county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C2 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Kipini Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Kipini Senior School.

Kipini Senior School’s exact physical location is in Tana River County, Tana Delta in the Coast Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Coast Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kipini Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kipini Senior School?

The UIC Code for Kipini Senior School is 3QTL.

2. Is Kipini Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Kipini Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kipini Senior School?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kipini Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Kipini Senior School is 5112203.

5. In Which County is Kipini Senior School Found?

Kipini Senior School is located in Tana River County.

6. Does Kipini Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Kipini Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kipini Senior School was formerly called Kipini Secondary School.

8. What is Kipini Senior School’s New Cluster?

Kipini Senior School is now classified as a C2 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Kipini Senior School?

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

10. Where is Kipini Senior School Located?

Kipini Senior School is found in Tana Delta Subcounty of Tana River County; in the Coast Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kipini Senior School Private or Public School?

Kipini 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.