Kenya's national exam candidature rises 6.1pc to 3.63 million: What the numbers mean for transition

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Kenya's national exam candidature rises 6.1pc to 3.63 million: What the numbers mean for transition

Candidature for KPSEA, KJSEA and KCSE rises 6.1% to 3.63 million in 2026. Why the numbers are growing and what it takes to move every learner to the next level

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