The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
The 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) have commenced nationwide, with a total of 3,634,846 learners registered to sit the assessments this year.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba witnessed the opening of a container carrying examination materials at the Makindu Deputy County Commissioner’s Office, as the nationwide exercise got underway.
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The distribution of examination papers marks the beginning of the assessments, which are being conducted at centres across the country under the supervision of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and other officials.
Ogamba said the government had put measures in place to facilitate the smooth administration of the assessments and ensure every candidate has a fair chance to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
He encouraged learners to remain confident and disciplined throughout the exercise, urging parents and guardians to offer emotional support and encouragement during the examination period.
The Ministry of Education has also put contingency measures in place to address possible disruptions caused by heavy rains, flooding, insecurity and difficult terrain.
According to Ogamba, the government is working with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, KNEC and other relevant agencies to respond to challenges that could interfere with the administration of the assessments.
The CS maintained that the government would take a firm stance against examination malpractice, warning that any form of cheating would not be tolerated.
He also cautioned parents, candidates and members of the public against fraudsters claiming to possess examination papers and demanding payment in exchange for alleged advance access.
Ogamba urged anyone with information about such fraudulent activities to report it to the relevant authorities.
He commended KNEC, the Teachers Service Commission, the National Police Service, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, teachers and other stakeholders for their efforts in preparing for this year’s national assessments and examinations.
The CS wished KPSEA and KJSEA candidates success, urging them to approach the exercise with confidence and make the most of the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
He also extended his best wishes to candidates sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, which are already underway, ahead of the main written papers scheduled for next week.
Ogamba assured Kenyans that the government remained committed to conducting the 2026 national assessments and examinations in a secure, credible and fair environment, giving all candidates an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
