In preparation for the transition of KJSEA candidates to senior schools, the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, published a list of approved Curriculum Support Materials for Grade 10 learners.
The approved textbooks for senior schools span several disciplines, including the Arts and Sports Science Pathway, Social Sciences Pathway, Languages and Literature, Sports Science, Humanities and Business Studies, and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pathways, which cover Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies.
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This article focuses on the list of approved Chemistry, Biology, and Physics textbooks for Grade 10 learners in senior schools.
Chemistry Books
| No. | Book Title | Level | Grade | Author(s) |
| 1 | Oxford Chemistry Today Learner’s Book | Oxford | Grade 10 | Grace Otieno, Dickson Mugendi, Rosemary Miriam Waweru, Florence Gacheri, Eliud Macharia |
| Oxford Chemistry Today Teacher’s Guide | Oxford | Grade 10 | Grace Otieno, Dickson Mugendi, Rosemary Miriam Waweru, Florence Gacheri, Eliud Macharia | |
| 2 | Booklyn Master Chemistry Learner’s Book | Booklyn | Form Three | Brian Muema, Francis Wanjiku |
| Booklyn Master Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Booklyn | Form Three | Brian Muema, Francis Wanjiku | |
| 3 | Distinction Chemistry Learner’s Book | Distinction | Grade 10 | Sajjin Oyonka, Tom Gahin |
| Distinction Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Distinction | Grade 10 | Sajjin Oyonka, Tom Gahin | |
| 4 | Storymoja Chemistry Learner’s Book | Storymoja | Grade 10 | Carolyne Adalla, Martin Chorah Cherono, Martin Bungw |
| Storymoja Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Storymoja | Grade 10 | Carolyne Adalla, Martin Chorah Cherono, Martin Bungw | |
| 5 | Access Chemistry Learner’s Book | Access | Grade 10 | Wanyonyi N. Stella, Shanch W. Clement, Prof. M. M. Patel, Prof. D. B. Nair |
| Access Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Access | Grade 10 | Wanyonyi N. Stella, Shanch W. Clement, Prof. M. M. Patel, Prof. D. B. Nair | |
| 6 | Front Row Chemistry Learner’s Book | Front Row | Grade 10 | Samuel Otieno, Dennis Murendi, Daisy Chbet, Peter Otieno |
| Front Row Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Front Row | Grade 10 | Samuel Otieno, Dennis Murendi, Daisy Chbet, Peter Otieno | |
| 7 | Moran Chemistry Learner’s Book | Moran | Grade 10 | Alice Gatoko, Michael Nyamu |
| Moran Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Moran | Grade 10 | Alice Gatoko, Michael Nyamu | |
| 8 | Triumph Chemistry Learner’s Book | Assistant Co. Ltd | Grade 10 | David Gatau |
| Triumph Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Assistant Co. Ltd | Grade 10 | David Gatau | |
| 9 | Longhorn Advanced Chemistry Learner’s Book | Longhorn | Grade 10 | Antony Odieng, Moses Gitau, Stephen Mutahi |
| Longhorn Advanced Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Longhorn | Grade 10 | Antony Odieng, Moses Gitau, Stephen Mutahi | |
| 10 | Highland Chemistry Learner’s Book | Highland | Grade 10 | Jide Faith Nyan, Ivan Afo |
| Highland Chemistry Teacher’s Guide | Highland | Grade 10 | Jide Faith Nyan, Ivan Afo | |
| 11 | Spotlight Physics Learner’s Book | Spotlight | Grade 10 | Isaac Ondiek, Theophilus Kamau |
| Spotlight Physics Teacher’s Guide | Spotlight | Grade 10 | Isaac Ondiek, Theophilus Kamau |
List of Approved Biology Books
| No. | Book Title | Publisher | Author(s) |
| 1 | Spotlight Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Spotlight | Damaris Keli, Priscilla Ndihio, Joseph Mathenge, Hannah Mwangi, Paschal Wasonga |
| Spotlight Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Spotlight | Damaris Keli, Priscilla Ndihio, Joseph Mathenge, Hannah Mwangi, Paschal Wasonga | |
| 2 | Triumph Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Astute Investment Co. Ltd | James Nzioka |
| Triumph Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Astute Investment Co. Ltd | James Nzioka | |
| 3 | Oxford Biology Today Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Oxford | Fredrick Okwacho, Zedekiah Okwanyo, Peter Muchiri, Lydia Njeru, Elizabeth Kuta |
| Oxford Biology Today Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Oxford | Fredrick Okwacho, Zedekiah Okwanyo, Peter Muchiri, Lydia Njeru, Elizabeth Kuta | |
| 4 | Magicia Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Magicia Pages Educational Publishers Ltd | Magicapages Educational Publishers Ltd |
| Magicia Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Magicia Pages Educational Publishers Ltd | Magicapages Educational Publishers Ltd | |
| 5 | Master Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Booklyst | Favour Ilusa, Peninah Magina |
| Master Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Booklyst | Favour Ilusa, Peninah Magina | |
| 6 | Mentor Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Mentor | Charles Kogi, Emily Irene Njeri, Francis Ndaka Kirima, Makuo Kiara |
| Mentor Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Mentor | Charles Kogi, Emily Irene Njeri, Francis Ndaka Kirima, Makuo Kiara, Miriam Gathogo | |
| 7 | Moran Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Moran | Emmanuel Wawire, Alfonso Nyoroh, Patrick Talam |
| Moran Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Moran | Emmanuel Wawire, Alfonso Nyoroh, Patrick Talam | |
| 8 | Storymoja Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Storymoja | Carolyne Adalla, Norah Cherono, Isaac Kinyanjui, Dr. Fred Namasaka |
| Storymoja Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Storymoja | Carolyne Adalla, Norah Cherono, Isaac Kinyanjui, Dr. Fred Namasak | |
| 9 | Highland Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Highland | Ethan Doc O. , Tobias
Oketch |
| Highland Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Highland | Ethan Doc O. , Tobias Oketch |
List of Approved Physics Books
| LEARNING AREA | NO. | TITLE | PUBLISHER | AUTHOR |
| PHYSICS | 1. | Triumph Physics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Astute Investment Co. Ltd | Cyrus Miyaba |
| Triumph Physics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Cyrus Miyaba | |||
| 2. | Mentor Physics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Mentor | Joash Wamalwa, Lavenah Shitera | |
| Mentor Physics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Joash Wamalwa, Lavenah Shitera | |||
| 3. | Moran Physics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Moran | Bernard Maingi, Geoffrey Karumba | |
| Moran Physics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Bernard Maingi, Geoffrey Karumba | |||
| 4. | KLB Excelling Physics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | KLB | Hesborne O. Omollo, Minishi Oliver, Grace Wakio Mwangasha, Dysmas Kibel Kogo, Lilian Adika |
Learning Outcomes for Senior School
By the end of Senior School, the learner should be able to:
- Communicate effectively and utilise information and communication technology across varied contexts.
- Apply mathematical, logical, and critical-thinking skills to problem-solving.
- Apply basic research and scientific skills to manipulate the environment and solve problems.
- Exploit individual talents for leisure, self-fulfilment, career growth, further education, and training.
- Uphold national, moral, and religious values and apply them in day-to-day life.
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- Apply and promote health care strategies in day-to-day life.
- Protect, preserve, and improve the environment for sustainability.
- Demonstrate active local and global citizenship to promote harmonious coexistence.
- Demonstrate appreciation of diversity in people and cultures.
- Manage pertinent and contemporary issues responsibly.
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