The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has published a list of approved Curriculum Support Materials for Grade 10 learners in senior schools.
In a notice dated Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the institution outlined approved textbooks across various learning areas, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for Senior School under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
KICD also released approved textbooks for Humanities and Business Studies, Technical Studies, and Applied Sciences.
This article focuses on the approved Core and Essential Mathematics textbooks for Grade 10 learners in senior schools, as sanctioned by KICD.
List of Approved Textbooks for Core Mathematics for Senior Schools
| No. | Title | Publisher | Author(s) |
| 1 | Master Core Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Booklyst | Kenneth Ongore, Jepkorir Scolar |
| Master Core Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Booklyst | Kenneth Ongore, Jepkorir Scolar | |
| 2 | Moran Core Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Moran | Nickson Oshome, Maina Kiragu, Winnie Wanyingi, Mercy Ndirangu, Winnie Mutuku |
| Moran Core Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Moran | Nickson Oshome, Maina Kiragu, Winnie Wanyingi, Mercy Ndirangu, Winnie Mutuku | |
| 3 | Mentor Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Mentor | Alex Odhong’, Dr. Donata Odago, Dr. James Kioko, Ezekiel Thugu, Zachary Njoroge |
| Mentor Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Mentor | Alex Odhong’, Dr. Donata Odago, Dr. James Kioko, Ezekiel Thugu, Zachary Njoroge | |
| 4 | Spotlight Core Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Spotlight | Beverline Inonda, Beverlyne Makario |
| Spotlight Core Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Spotlight | Beverline Inonda, Beverlyne Makario | |
| 5 | Longhorn Advancing in Core Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Longhorn | Milkah Manyala, Philip Obwage, Kefa Masita, Cornelius Machuki, Peter Chege, Aggrey Welashina |
| Longhorn Advancing in Core Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Longhorn | Milkah Manyala, Philip Obwage, Kefa Masita, Cornelius Machuki, Peter Chege, Aggrey Welashina | |
| 6 | KLB Excelling Core Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | KLB | Vincent Odhiambo, Winfred Mutuku, Moses Maswai, James Omoke, Wicklif Ogembo, Ann Opiyo |
| KLB Excelling Core Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | KLB | Vincent Odhiambo, Winfred Mutuku, Moses Maswai, James Omoke, Wicklif Ogembo, Ann Opiyo |
List of Available Textbooks for Essential Mathematics
| LEARNING AREA | NO. | TITLE | PUBLISHER | AUTHOR |
| ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS | 1. | Longhorn Advancing in Essential Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Longhorn | Longhorn Publishers PLC |
| Longhorn Advancing in Essential Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Longhorn Publishers PLC | |||
| 2. | Spotlight Essential Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Spotlight | Beverline Inonda, Beverlyne Makario | |
| Spotlight Essential Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Beverline Inonda, Beverlyne Makario | |||
| 3. | Distinction Biology Learner’s Book Grade 10 | Distinction | Distinction Educational Publishers Limited | |
| Distinction Biology Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 | Distinction Educational Publishers Limited | |||
| 4. | Mentor Essential Mathematics Learner’s Book grade 10 |
Mentor | Alex Odhong’, Dr. Donata Odago, Dr. James Kioko, Ezekiel Thugu, Zachary Njoroge, Paul Abuga, Peter Chege |
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| Mentor Essential Mathematics Teacher’s Guide Grade 10 |
Mentor | Alex Odhong’, Dr. Donata Odago, Dr. James Kioko, Ezekiel Thugu, Zachary Njoroge, Paul Abuga, Peter Chege |
About Senior School in the Competency-Based Curriculum
Senior School is the fourth level of basic education under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), following Pre-Primary, Primary, and Junior School.
The purpose of Senior School is to provide learners with a pre-tertiary and pre-career experience, allowing them to choose pathways and tracks based on their interests, abilities, and demonstrated potential at earlier levels.
Senior School spans three years, typically for learners aged 16 to 18, and lays the foundation for tertiary education, training, and entry into the world of work.
At this level, learners shall take seven (7) learning areas as recommended by the Presidential Working Party on Educational Reforms (PWPER, 2023). These shall comprise four core learning areas, namely: English, Kiswahili, Essential Mathematics/Core Mathematics, and Community Service Learning (CSL).
Learners will choose between Core Mathematics (for learners pursuing the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Pathway) and Essential Mathematics (for learners pursuing non-STEM pathways).
The learner will select three learning areas based on their career choice, aptitude, interests, and personality, with guidance from the Senior School career teacher.
About KICD
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) is the state agency mandated to design and develop curricula for all levels of education below the university level in Kenya.
Its core functions include developing curricula for early childhood education, primary and secondary education, special needs education, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
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KICD is also responsible for evaluating and approving all textbooks and curriculum support materials, both local and foreign, before they are used in Kenyan schools.
Additionally, the institute delivers educational content through mass media platforms, including Edu TV and radio lessons.
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