President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of encouragement to this year's candidates as they sit for their national exams.
Speaking during a State address on Friday at State House Nairobi, Uhuru told all candidates that despite sitting for examinations after having been out of class for close to a year, the entire country and himself are rooting for them.
"As a father and as the President, I know you have arrived at the examination desk following a road marked by many challenges that have not been faced by other people before you," he said.
"To our Grade four, Class Eight and Form Four candidates, I convey my best wishes to you all and I pray that your efforts will indeed bare bountiful harvests," Uhuru said.
A packed calendar is lined up for primary and secondary schools this March as they close for a seven-week holiday to give way to KCPE and KCSE exams.
Already examination papers for the 1.9 million 2020 exams have arrived ahead of commencement on March 22.
KCPE exams will commence on March 22 and end on March 24 for 1,187,517 candidates.
KCSE candidates will have their rehearsals on March 25 before sitting the exam from March 26 to April 21, administered to 751,150 candidates.
According to Knec, 286,901 field officers— supervisors and invigilators —will be contracted for exam administration.
