Tendere Senior (formerly called Tendere Sec) is a C3 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Kisii County, Gucha Sub County  in the Nyanza Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Tendere Senior, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Tendere Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Tendere Sec
School’s New Name	Tendere Senior
Cluster	C3
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Nyanza
County	Kisii
Sub County	Gucha
UIC Code	JCC8
KNEC Code	40711108
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Tendere 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 Tendere 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.

Tendere Senior’s Background and History.

Tendere Senior, historically known as Tendere Sec, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Kisii county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C3 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Tendere Senior admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Tendere Senior.

Tendere Senior’s exact physical location is in Kisii County, Gucha in the Nyanza Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Nyanza Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tendere Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Tendere Senior?

The UIC Code for Tendere Senior is JCC8.

2. Is Tendere Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Tendere Senior is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Tendere Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Tendere Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Tendere Senior is 40711108.

5. In Which County is Tendere Senior Found?

Tendere Senior is located in Kisii County.

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

Tendere Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Tendere Senior was formerly called Tendere Sec.

8. What is Tendere Senior’s New Cluster?

Tendere Senior is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Tendere Senior Located?

Tendere Senior is found in Gucha Subcounty of Kisii County; in the Nyanza Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Tendere Senior Private or Public School?

Tendere 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.