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

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

Kirera School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kirera
School’s New Name	Kirera
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Nyandarua North
UIC Code	XYNW
KNEC Code	07201139
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kirera 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 Kirera 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.

Kirera’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kirera.

Kirera’s exact physical location is in Nyandarua County, Nyandarua North in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Central Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kirera.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kirera?

The UIC Code for Kirera is XYNW.

2. Is Kirera a Boarding or Day School?

Kirera is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kirera?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kirera?

The Official Knec Code for Kirera is 07201139.

5. In Which County is Kirera Found?

Kirera is located in Nyandarua County.

6. Does Kirera admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Kirera is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kirera was formerly called Kirera.

8. What is Kirera’s New Cluster?

Kirera is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Kirera?

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

10. Where is Kirera Located?

Kirera is found in Nyandarua North Subcounty of Nyandarua County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kirera Private or Public School?

Kirera 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.