The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has published a list of approved Curriculum Support Materials for Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.
The notice published on December 23, 2025, listed approved textbooks across various learning areas, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science, depending on students’ abilities, talents, and career aspirations.
This article focuses on approved material for Applied Sciences, specifically Agriculture, Home Science, Computer, and ICT.
Also Read: List of Approved Mathematics Textbooks for Grade 10 Learners in Senior Schools
Approved Agriculture Textbooks
| No. | Title | Publisher | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthy Planet Agriculture Learner’s Guide Grade 10 | One Planet | Daniel Kimei, Peter Sigei, Alex Kibet, Oyaro Erick |
| Healthy Planet Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | One Planet | Daniel Kimei, Peter Sigei, Alex Kibet, Oyaro Erick | |
| 2 | Distinction Agriculture Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Distinction | Wambui Gichini, Esther Wamuyu |
| Distinction Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Distinction | Wambui Gichini, Esther Wamuyu | |
| 3 | MTP Agriculture Learner’s Book Grade 10 | MTP | Philip Ngunyu, Mountain Top Publishers |
| MTP Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | MTP | Philip Ngunyu, Mountain Top Publishers | |
| 4 | Booklyst Master Agriculture Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Booklyst | Auma Brian, Byron Henry Otieno |
| Booklyst Master Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Booklyst | Auma Brian, Byron Henry Otieno | |
| 5 | Hummingbird Agriculture Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Hummingbird | Kimani Halima, Onkware Atina, Omariba Ondieki Evans, Janet Akoth Were |
| Hummingbird Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Hummingbird | Kimani Halima, Onkware Atina, Omariba Ondieki Evans, Janet Akoth Were | |
| 6 | Moran Agriculture Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Moran | Francis Musungu, David Mbaabu, Susan Kageni |
| Moran Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Moran | Francis Musungu, David Mbaabu, Susan Kageni | |
| 7 | Mentor Agriculture Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Mentor | George Waweru, Patrick Munyao, Patrick Waithaka |
| Mentor Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Mentor | George Waweru, Patrick Munyao, Patrick Waithaka | |
| 8 | Spotlight Agriculture Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Spotlight | Margaret Chege, Esther Nzomo, Paul Onami |
| Spotlight Agriculture Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Spotlight | Margaret Chege, Esther Nzomo, Paul Onami |
Approved Computer Textbooks
| No. | Title | Publisher | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Technology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Oxford Active | Stephen N. Mburu, Charles W. Gatimu |
| 2 | Oxford Active Computer Studies Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Oxford Active | Dorothy Akanyo, Wycliffe Mutura, Patrick Munu, Linda Wambua |
| Oxford Active Computer Studies Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Oxford Active | Dorothy Akanyo, Wycliffe Mutura, Patrick Munu, Linda Wambua | |
| 3 | KLB Computer Studies Learner’s Book Grade 10 | KLB | Charles Loka, Kamau, Consolata Njeri |
| KLB Computer Studies Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | KLB | Petronilla Matata, Charles Loka, Kamau, Consolata Njeri | |
| 4 | Champion Computer Studies Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Distinction / Dorina Publishing | Doritex Publishing Investments Ltd |
| Champion Computer Studies Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Distinction / Dorina Publishing | Doritex Publishing Investments Ltd |
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| 5 | Distinction Computer Studies Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Distinction | Thansen Michael |
| Distinction Computer Studies Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Distinction | Thansen Michael | |
| 6 | Brooklyn Computer Studies Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Brooklyn | Stephen M. Gitau, Kinuthia Gatimu, Laura Wanjiru |
| 7 | Longhorn Computer Studies Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Longhorn | Alex Larry Kayia, Benard Magani, Mangi Mangat, Solomon Wambua |
| Longhorn Computer Studies Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Longhorn | Alex Larry Kayia, Benard Magani, Mangi Mangat, Solomon Wambua |
Also Read: List of Approved Languages and Literature Textbooks Grade 10 Learners Will Use in Senior School
Approved Home Science Textbooks
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| No. | Title | Publisher | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mentor Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Mentor | M. Kindu, Jane W. Tharao |
| Mentor Home Science Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Mentor | Josephine Omondi, M. Kindu, Jane W. Tharao | |
| 2 | MTP Home Science Learner’s Book Grade 10 | MTP | Mountain Top Publishers |
| MTP Home Science Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | MTP | Mountain Top Publishers and Publishing Limited |
Approved ICT Textbooks
| No. | Title | Publisher | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotlight ICT Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Spotlight | Dunia Arapai, Robert Wanyoike | |
| Spotlight ICT Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Spotlight | Dunia Arapai, Robert Wanyoike | |
| Modern Technology ICT Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Modern Technology | Stephen Mburu, Charles Gatimu | |
| Modern Technology ICT Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Modern Technology | Stephen Mburu, Charles Gatimu | |
| Spotlight ICT Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Spotlight | Dunia Arapai, Robert Wanyoike | |
| Spotlight ICT Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Spotlight | Dunia Arapai, Robert Wanyoike | |
| KLB ICT Learner’s Book Grade 10 | KLB | Petronilla Matata, Joshua Mutie, Dorothy Akanyo, Linnet Mandu, Nderitu | |
| KLB ICT Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | KLB | Petronilla Matata, Joshua Mutie, Dorothy Akanyo, Linnet Mandu, Nderitu | |
| Smart Minds ICT Learner’s Book Grade 10 | EAEP | Andrew Omanibe, S.M. Mutyambai, John Maloba | |
| Smart Minds ICT Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | EAEP | Andrew Omanibe, S.M. Mutyambai, John Maloba |
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