Tanganyika Senior School (formerly called Tanganyika Secondary School) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Kitui County, Lower Yatta Sub County  in the Eastern Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Tanganyika Senior School, 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.

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

School’s Old Name	Tanganyika Secondary School
School’s New Name	Tanganyika Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Eastern
County	Kitui
Sub County	Lower Yatta
UIC Code	YKY5
KNEC Code	13344116
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Tanganyika 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 Tanganyika 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.

Tanganyika Senior School’s Background and History.

Tanganyika Senior School, historically known as Tanganyika Secondary School, 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, Tanganyika Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Tanganyika Senior School.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tanganyika Senior School.

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

The UIC Code for Tanganyika Senior School is YKY5.

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

Tanganyika Senior School is a Day Senior School.

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

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

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

The Official Knec Code for Tanganyika Senior School is 13344116.

5. In Which County is Tanganyika Senior School Found?

Tanganyika Senior School is located in Kitui County.

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

Tanganyika Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Tanganyika Senior School was formerly called Tanganyika Secondary School.

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

Tanganyika Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Tanganyika Senior School Located?

Tanganyika Senior School is found in Lower Yatta Subcounty of Kitui County; in the Eastern Region of the Republic of Kenya.

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

Tanganyika 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.