The Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) is set to conduct a five-day online induction programme for newly appointed senior school principals from November 16 to 20, 2026.
The training, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is intended to equip newly appointed school heads with leadership and management skills as they take responsibility for senior schools across the country.
The programme comes at a significant stage in Kenya’s education reforms, with institutions preparing to implement senior school education under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
According to information published on October 29, the virtual training will cover areas including school leadership, financial management, curriculum implementation, learner welfare and strategies for improving institutional performance.
Newly appointed principals have been asked to register through KEMI’s online attendance portal ahead of the training.
When Will the KEMI Online Training Take Place?
The induction programme is scheduled to run for five consecutive days, beginning Monday, November 16, and ending Friday, November 20, 2026.
Unlike physical workshops that require participants to travel to a central training venue, the programme will be conducted online.
The virtual arrangement is intended to make participation possible for school leaders serving in different counties.
The institute says the programme will provide an interactive learning environment where participants can engage with the training content and strengthen their understanding of school administration.
Who Is Expected to Attend the Training?
The programme targets newly appointed senior school principals.
These school leaders are responsible for managing institutions, supervising teaching and learning, overseeing school resources and ensuring that learners receive appropriate educational support.
Their responsibilities have become increasingly important as schools adapt to curriculum changes and the transition to senior school under CBE.
The induction is intended to help new principals understand the management responsibilities associated with their positions.
It should not automatically be interpreted as a compulsory programme for every serving principal unless KEMI or the Ministry of Education issues such an instruction.
Topics to Be Covered During the Five-Day Programme
The reported training areas include several important aspects of school leadership and administration.
1. School leadership and management
Principals are expected to strengthen their ability to provide direction, supervise staff and establish effective institutional management structures.
2. Financial resource management
School heads have responsibility for overseeing institutional resources and ensuring that funds are managed transparently and in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Training in financial management can help principals improve budgeting, expenditure monitoring and accountability.
3. Curriculum implementation
The programme will also address curriculum implementation, an important responsibility as senior schools prepare to deliver learning under the Competency-Based Education framework.
4. Learner welfare
School leaders must ensure that institutions provide supportive learning environments and respond appropriately to learners’ welfare needs.
5. Institutional performance
The training is also expected to cover approaches that can improve school performance, management systems and the quality of education offered to learners.
How Much Does KEMI Training Cost?
The reported registration fee for the five-day online induction is KSh1,000.
Newly appointed principals are required to register through the institute’s online attendance portal.
Registration portal: https://attendance.kemi.ac.ke/
Applicants should confirm the registration details, payment instructions and any additional participation requirements through KEMI’s official communication before making payments.
Why the Training Matters Under Senior School Education
The introduction of senior school under CBE requires school leaders to understand new curriculum structures, learner pathways and institutional responsibilities.
Principals play a central role in ensuring that schools have the necessary administrative arrangements, teaching resources and learner support systems.
They also coordinate teachers, parents, boards of management and education officials in implementing national education policies at institutional level.
The induction programme is therefore intended to strengthen the leadership capacity of newly appointed principals during a period of significant change in the education sector.
How to Confirm Participation
Newly appointed principals interested in the programme should:
- Visit https://attendance.kemi.ac.ke/.
- Check the available induction registration information.
- Confirm that the programme applies to their appointment.
- Review the registration fee and payment instructions.
- Complete the registration process as directed by KEMI.
- Monitor official communication for the online training schedule.
Participants should rely on the institute’s official channels for any changes to the programme.
Final Word
The five-day KEMI induction scheduled for November 16–20, 2026, is intended to prepare newly appointed senior school principals for the demands of institutional leadership.
The programme will focus on administration, financial management, curriculum implementation and learner welfare.
Newly appointed principals should confirm their eligibility and registration through the official KEMI portal before the training begins.