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

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

Kivou Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kivou Sec
School’s New Name	Kivou Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Eastern
County	Kitui
Sub County	Mwingi Central
UIC Code	KHFD
KNEC Code	13310109
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kivou 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 Kivou 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.

Kivou Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kivou Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kivou Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Kivou Senior?

The UIC Code for Kivou Senior is KHFD.

2. Is Kivou Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Kivou Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kivou Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kivou Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Kivou Senior is 13310109.

5. In Which County is Kivou Senior Found?

Kivou Senior is located in Kitui County.

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

Kivou Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kivou Senior was formerly called Kivou Sec.

8. What is Kivou Senior’s New Cluster?

Kivou Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Kivou Senior Located?

Kivou Senior is found in Mwingi Central Subcounty of Kitui County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kivou Senior Private or Public School?

Kivou 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.