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The 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations officially began on Tuesday, ushering in a decisive period for thousands of Form Four candidates across the country.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) confirmed that all systems are in place for a smooth and transparent process, following successful rehearsals held on Friday.
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Candidates taking French, German, and Arabic began their oral exams, while music and Kenyan Sign Language students sat for their practical and signing tests. Written exams will commence on November 4 and conclude on November 21.
According to KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere, a total of 996,078 candidates will sit for the 2025 KCSE exams. To enhance efficiency, the number of storage containers for exam materials has increased from 617 in 2024 to 642 this year.
Results are expected before the end of the year to ensure a timely transition to higher education institutions.
Meanwhile, the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) assessments for Grade 9 learners are scheduled to begin next week, marking a major milestone in the ongoing education reforms focused on practical learning, creativity, and problem-solving.
About 1,298,089 learners will take the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), while 1,130,669 will sit for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) — bringing the total number of national examination candidates this year to 3,424,836.
KNEC will deploy 10,765 centre managers, 12,126 supervisors, 54,782 invigilators, and 22,247 security officers, alongside 2,692 drivers to support logistics, especially in areas with poor roads or heavy rains. Each KCSE centre will have at least two security officers to maintain exam integrity.
Njengere noted that the council has effectively curbed cases of early exam exposure over the past two years, adding that more storage containers have been installed to strengthen distribution and security.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba cautioned all stakeholders against exam malpractice, emphasizing that anyone caught cheating or aiding irregularities will face severe legal consequences.
“We will show no leniency to those involved in malpractice. Every participant must adhere to examination rules and regulations,” Ogamba warned.
