Popular media personality and content creator Oga Obinna has expressed frustration after his son was placed in a secondary school that was not among his preferred choices, reigniting nationwide debate over the just-concluded Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) placement process.
Obinna revealed that his son, who performed well in the KJSEA exams, was placed in a boarding school he did not prefer. He said the placement came as a shock because he had deliberately opted for a day school, citing personal and family considerations.
Speaking openly, Obinna explained that his preference for a day school was informed by the desire to remain closely involved in his son’s daily academic and personal development.His remarks have resonated with many parents across the country who have taken to social media to voice similar frustrations.
Following the release of KJSEA results and placement outcomes, numerous families have complained that learners were assigned schools far from home or institutions they never selected, despite good performance.
The Ministry of Education allowed parents and guardians to seek changes through placement revision windows, which were opened on 23rd December and is closing on 30th December.During this period, parents can apply for a transfer through the Junior school head of institution(HOI) or through the Sub-County Director of Education.
Approval largely depends on availability of space in the preferred school and meeting the required cut-off criteria.
For Obinna, the next step would involve formally requesting a transfer through the set procedures to his preferred day school.
As the placement revision process nears the deadline, Obinna’s case has highlighted the emotional toll and uncertainty many parents face during national school placements. While education officials continue to urge calm, the situation has once again brought into focus calls for a more transparent and flexible placement system that better reflects parents’ choices and learners’ needs.
