St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior (formerly called St. Joseph’S Binyenya Secondary) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Bungoma County, Tongaren Sub County  in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	St. Joseph’S Binyenya Secondary
School’s New Name	St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Western
County	Bungoma
Sub County	Tongaren
UIC Code	L2B9
KNEC Code	36636011
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

St. Joseph’S Binyenya 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 St. Joseph’S Binyenya 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.

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior’s Background and History.

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior, historically known as St. Joseph’S Binyenya Secondary, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Bungoma 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, St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior.

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior’s exact physical location is in Bungoma County, Tongaren in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Western Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior?

The UIC Code for St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior is L2B9.

2. Is St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior a Boarding or Day School?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior?

The Official Knec Code for St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior is 36636011.

5. In Which County is St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior Found?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior is located in Bungoma County.

6. Does St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior admit Boys, Girls or Both?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior was formerly called St. Joseph’S Binyenya Secondary.

8. What is St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior’s New Cluster?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior Located?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior is found in Tongaren Subcounty of Bungoma County; in the Western Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a St. Joseph’S Binyenya Senior Private or Public School?

St. Joseph’S Binyenya 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.