1. BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SENIOR SCHOOL

The infrastructural provisions for implementation of the Senior School Education (SSE) curriculum shall be guided by the pathway and track offered in the Senior School. All Senior Schools shall provide requisite physical facilities, including standard classrooms, libraries, WASH facilities, and computer laboratories—all of which should be disability-friendly.

All infrastructure development shall adhere to the Registration Guidelines for Basic Education Institutions (2021). Senior Schools are required to establish the following basic infrastructure according to the pathways and tracks offered:

1.1 Basic Infrastructure Requirements

Table 1.1: Basic Requirements for Infrastructure by Pathway and Track

Source: MOE, 2024

1.2 Standards for Infrastructure

All Senior Schools shall implement infrastructure standards as provided by laws, policies, and the Cabinet Secretary for Education. The Board of Management (BOM) shall ensure the following:

1. No infrastructure is constructed or occupied without approval from the Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Health, per the Safety Standards Manual for Schools (2008).

2. Designs and specifications conform to the Registration Guidelines for Basic Education Institutions (2021, Section 12.2) and guidance from the School Infrastructure Management Unit (SIMU).

3. The site layout follows the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (2019).

4. New schools consult relevant service providers and develop a site plan.

5. A signpost is installed at strategic entrances with the school’s name, contact, and GPS coordinates, per ISO 21001/2018.

6. School compounds must be well graded and drained.

7. Landscapes are designed for easy access for persons with special needs (Sector Policy for Learners and Trainees with Disabilities, 2018).

8. All facilities are safe, disability-friendly, with auxiliary arrangements for persons with disabilities.

9. Trees are planted, labeled with botanical and local names, in collaboration with the Department of Forestry.

10. Administration offices must meet the curriculum needs.

11. Adequate, safe water is provided: 5L per learner (day school), 20L per learner (boarding).

12. Water sources must be protected and sited away from contamination (Kenya School Health Policy, 2018).

13. Schools consult professionals on water tank installation and storage.

14. Water tanks are cleaned annually with approved materials.

15. Adequate sanitation is available: 1:25 ratio for girls, 1:30 for boys, separate facilities for staff and learners with disabilities.

16. Pit latrines are located ≥15m from water sources, ≥6m deep, and regularly disinfected.

17. Soap and varied hand-washing devices are provided.

18. Outdoor space is safely used for sports and leisure activities.

19. Electrical installations are regularly inspected by a licensed electrician.

20. Proper waste management systems are established.

21. Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is implemented.

22. School transport safety follows Safety Standards Manual (2008) for all learners.

23. Schools must provide a playground, or lease one within 200m.

24. Disaster preparedness measures are established and learners/staff are trained, including fire drills.

25. Annual infrastructure assessment is conducted; dangerous structures are repaired or demolished.

26. Schools seek additional funding from MoE or partners for laboratories and STEM equipment.

27. Preventive maintenance includes cleaning, fencing dangerous areas, and hazard removal.

28. Planned maintenance involves inspections, servicing, and repairs.

29. Schools have a budget and plan for emergencies, including natural disasters or equipment failures.

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