KCSE 2026: Insecurity, illness and absenteeism test government's contingency plans

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KCSE 2026: Insecurity, illness and absenteeism test government's contingency plans

The government says it is working to ensure all 1,048,355 KCSE 2026 candidates complete exams despite insecurity in Moyale, illness and absenteeism

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