Kalama Senior School – Machakos

Kalama Senior School: KNEC Code, Admissions & CBC Pathways

Kalama Senior School (formerly Kalama Secondary School) is a C3 Public Mixed school located in Machakos County, Kalama Sub-county, Kenya.

This Boarding institution is part of the Machakos education network and has transitioned to a Senior School hosting Grades 10, 11, and 12 learners under the CBC framework.

  • Cluster: C3
  • Machakos County
  • Mixed
  • Public
  • SNE: Regular None
Official campus view of Kalama Senior School (UIC: HFV7).

School Data & National Codes

Key identifiers and location details for Kalama Senior School
Official School Name Kalama Senior School
KNEC Code 12363304
UIC Code HFV7
S.N (Serial Number) 4566
Accommodation Boarding
SNE Category Regular None
Region / County Eastern / Machakos
Sub-County Kalama

Kalama Senior School CBC & CBE Framework

Kalama Senior School operates as a Senior School within the Competency Based Curriculum. Students transition from Junior School to specialize in one of the main pathways:
  • STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
  • Social Sciences: Humanities and Business Studies.
  • Arts & Sports: Performing/Visual Arts and Physical Education.

Institutional Background

The school, known historically as Kalama Secondary School, has played a vital role in Machakos’s education sector. In 2024, Under the management of Benedict Muli, it grew to an enrolment of 350 students. Today, the institution maintains its status as a C3 Public senior school.

Contact Kalama Senior School

Location: Kalama Sub-County, Machakos County, Eastern RegionPrimary Phone: Secondary Phone: 724296666Official Email: Kalamasecschool@yahoo.com

Eastern Region Senior Schools: What to Know

Eastern Region covers a large area with both urban centers and remote localities. School choice often depends on distance, accommodation, and pathway availability.
  • Distance & access: Confirm transport options and reporting logistics if the school is far from home.
  • Pathway availability: Not every school offers all options—ask what combinations are supported.
  • Student support: Check academic counselling, clubs, and any SNE provisions where relevant.
Browse: Eastern Region Senior Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalama Senior School

1. What is the KNEC code for Kalama Senior School?

The KNEC code for Kalama Senior School is 12363304.

2. Is Kalama Senior School a boarding school?

Kalama Senior School is a Boarding school.

3. What grades are taught at Kalama Senior School?

Kalama Senior School offers Senior School Grades 10, 11, and 12.

4. What is the UIC code for Kalama Senior School?

The UIC code for Kalama Senior School is HFV7.

5. In which county is Kalama Senior School located?

Kalama Senior School is in Machakos County.

6. Does Kalama Senior School admit boys or girls?

Kalama Senior School is a Mixed school.

7. What was the school’s former name?

Kalama Senior School was formerly Kalama Secondary School.

8. Who is the principal of Kalama Senior School?

Records list Benedict Muli.

9. What is the school cluster for Kalama Senior School?

Kalama Senior School is clustered as C3. Previously, it was categorized as County.

10. Is there SNE support?

Kalama Senior School supports Regular learners. Disability type: None.

11. How can I contact Kalama Senior School?

Call or email Kalamasecschool@yahoo.com.

12. Where is Kalama Senior School located?

Kalama Senior School is in Kalama Sub-County, Machakos County, Eastern Region, Kenya.

13. What is the school’s serial number (S.N)?

The serial number (S.N) is 4566.

14. What are the CBC pathways?

STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports.

15. Is Kalama Senior School a public or private school?

Kalama Senior School is a Public institution.
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