[PHOTOS] Learners head home to allow candidates sit national exams

The streets of Nairobi were on Thursday filled with learners who were heading home after schools closed for the third term. 

Some were in the company of their parents while others walked in groups on their way home. 

However, not all learners are heading home as candidates are still in school awaiting to sit their KCSE and KCPE exams.

KCSE commenced on Monday with learners sitting for their practical exams in optional subjects.

The candidates shall sit their practical papers the entire week until Friday, October 27. 

903,260 candidates have been registered for this year's KCSE. 

The practical exams include orals for French, German,  Arabic, Kenya Sign Language and music. 

Home Science students will do their practicals between October 30 and 31. 

The KCSE exams will end on November 24 with Physics practicals.

The rehearsal date for KCPE and KPSEA is set for Friday, October 27.

Exams for both KCPE and KPSEA will begin on Monday, October 30, and end on Wednesday, November 1.

The 2023 KCPE examinations will mark the end of the 8-4-4 system in primary schools.