Chania Boys gets 3,000 Grade 10 applications for only 500 slots

By Lawrence Ongaro

Grade 10 learning continues to face major challenges, with MP Shah Chania Boys High School in Thika, Kiambu County, receiving applications from about 3,000 students seeking admission, yet only 500 slots were available.

It was noted that many students are still at home because a large number of parents are struggling to raise school fees.

School had limited slots

The school’s principal, Mr James Gitau, said the institution already has enough classrooms and dormitories to accommodate incoming students. He added that the school is well equipped, with six laboratories as well as Home Science rooms.

He said that although not all students would secure places in boarding schools, he has confidence in day schools.

“However, the government should construct more classrooms in day secondary schools and equip them with all the necessary learning facilities to avoid congestion in boarding schools,” Mr Gitau explained.

He cited schools in European countries, noting that most of them are day schools but are fully equipped with essential facilities.

He advised parents to have confidence in day schools, provided they have adequate learning facilities, sufficient boarding options, and enough teachers.

Strong KCSE performance

MP Shah Chania High School registered about 393 candidates for the 2025 KCSE examination, out of whom 279 qualified to join various universities across the country.

The school posted a mean grade of 7.6, equivalent to a B-.

According to the 2025 KCSE results, three students scored grade A, 19 scored A-, 41 B+, 69 B, 81 B-, 66 C+, 49 C, 38 C-, 19 D+, and eight D.

According to the principal, the strong performance was achieved through close cooperation between teachers and students.

He said students developed a culture of waking up early in the morning to study and revise assignments given by their teachers.

Mr Gitau added that the school plans to continue expanding classrooms and dormitories to accommodate the growing number of students expected to join Grade 10 in the coming years.