The Ministry of Education has released the 2024 academic calendar for pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools, as well as teachers’ training colleges. Here are the key dates:
**Term 1 (13 weeks):**
– Start Date: January 8, 2024
– End Date: April 5, 2024
– Half Term Break: February 29 – March 3
– Holiday: April 8 – 26
**Term 2 (14 weeks):**
– Start Date: April 29, 2024
– End Date: August 2, 2024
– Half Term Break: June 20 – 23
– Holiday: August 5 – 25
**Term 3 (9 weeks):**
– Start Date: August 26, 2024
– End Date: October 25, 2024
– KPSEA & KILEA Exams: October 28 – 31
– KCSE Exams: November 4 – 22
– Long December Holiday: October 28, 2024 – January 3, 2025
For teachers’ training colleges:
**Term 1:**
– Start Date: January 8, 2024
– End Date: April 5, 2024
– Holiday: April 8 – 26
**Term 2:**
– Start Date: April 29, 2024
– End Date: August 2, 2024
– Holiday: August 5 – 30
**Term 3:**
– Start Date: August 26, 2024
– End Date: November 8, 2024
– Long December Holiday: November 11, 2024 – January 3, 2025
These dates provide a clear overview of the academic year, including term durations, breaks, and examination periods for both students and teachers. It’s important to note these dates for planning and preparation.