Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured the public that ongoing national examinations and assessments are proceeding smoothly across the country, with no major disruptions reported so far.
Speaking on October 31, Ogamba said the Ministry of Education is working closely with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and other government agencies to ensure that all examinations continue without interference.
“The examinations that started on Monday, October 27, are continuing well without any hindrance,” Ogamba said.
He added that the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) was completed on October 29, while the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) is expected to continue until Monday next week.
Ogamba also confirmed that the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) oral and practical components, which began on October 21, are being finalised, with the main theory papers scheduled to start on November 3, 2025.
The CS highlighted that the government has adopted a multi-agency approach to strengthen examination security and minimise malpractice.
“We have zero tolerance for any form of examination irregularities. The use of smart digital padlocks and strict enforcement measures has helped enhance integrity across all examination centers,” he said.
He noted that special attention is being given to areas affected by heavy rainfall to ensure that candidates can sit their exams as scheduled.
“We are working closely with the Ministry of Interior and county commissioners to ensure that all learners, including those in flood-prone regions, can undertake their exams without delay,” Ogamba said.
The CS further emphasised the government’s commitment to fairness and credibility in the administration of national examinations.
“Our goal is to ensure every child in Kenya has an equal and secure environment to undertake their examinations,” he stated.
The Ministry of Education indicated that results for the KPSEA and KJSEA will be released in November, while KCSE results are expected in January 2026.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo also assured the public that national assessment exams are progressing smoothly.
Omollo said no major incidents have been reported since the start of the KPSEA and KJSEA, attributing the smooth progress to effective coordination between government agencies.
Speaking on October 29, 2025, while opening an examination container at the Starehe Deputy County Commissioner’s office as part of oversight on the ongoing national examinations, Omollo said the Ministry of Interior has been working closely with the Ministry of Education to provide adequate security and logistical support during the exams.
“Since these assessment exams began, we have not had any major incidents. This is due to the strong coordination and collaboration among all the agencies involved,” he said.
