Kirima Senior (formerly called Kirima Sec) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Nyandarua County, Wanjohi Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Kirima Senior, 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.

Kirima Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kirima Sec
School’s New Name	Kirima Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Wanjohi
UIC Code	647L
KNEC Code	07247209
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kirima 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 Kirima 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.

Kirima Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kirima Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kirima Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kirima Senior?

The UIC Code for Kirima Senior is 647L.

2. Is Kirima Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Kirima Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kirima Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kirima Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Kirima Senior is 07247209.

5. In Which County is Kirima Senior Found?

Kirima Senior is located in Nyandarua County.

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

Kirima Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kirima Senior was formerly called Kirima Sec.

8. What is Kirima Senior’s New Cluster?

Kirima Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Kirima Senior Located?

Kirima Senior is found in Wanjohi Subcounty of Nyandarua County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kirima Senior Private or Public School?

Kirima 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.