- Narok Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei has urged KNEC to strictly enforce examination regulations to protect candidates’ welfare during national examinations.
- The legislator said learners should sit their examinations in a calm, fair and stress-free environment free from unnecessary anxiety.
- Her remarks come as candidates prepare for the 2026 KCSE examinations scheduled to begin in October.
As thousands of candidates across the country prepare to sit this year’s national examinations, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has been urged to strictly adhere to examination regulations to safeguard the welfare of learners and prevent unnecessary distress.
Narok County Woman Representative Rebecca Tonkei called on examination officials to ensure all national examinations are administered in full compliance with the law, saying no candidate should be subjected to avoidable anxiety during the examination period.
Speaking in Narok Town, Tonkei, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, expressed concern over incidents reported during last year’s examinations, where some candidates allegedly experienced distress arising from the manner in which examinations were administered.
She said such incidents should never be repeated, emphasizing that examination rules exist to protect both the integrity of the examinations and the rights of learners.
“We understand the laws and regulations governing the administration of national examinations, and they must be followed to the letter. Students should not undergo unnecessary distress while sitting their exams,” Tonkei said.
The legislator pledged to pursue the matter with the relevant authorities to ensure concerns raised about examination administration receive the attention they deserve.
“I will follow up on this issue to ensure it is addressed. Every candidate deserves a conducive and stress-free environment to demonstrate their abilities,” she added.
Candidates prepare for 2026 KCSE examinations
Tonkei’s remarks come as candidates begin final preparations for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, which are scheduled to run from October 19 to November 20.
According to the examination timetable released by KNEC, oral, project and practical assessments for selected subjects, including French, German, Music and Sign Language, will be conducted between October 19 and October 26.
Written theory papers will commence on November 2 with English and Chemistry, before candidates proceed to sit core subjects such as Mathematics, Kiswahili, Biology, Religious Education, History, Geography, Physics, Business Studies and Agriculture.
The examination period will conclude on November 20 with Physics practical examinations. Morning examination sessions will begin at 8:00 a.m., while afternoon sessions will start at 2:00 p.m.
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Education stakeholders have consistently called for strict adherence to examination regulations to ensure fairness, protect candidates’ rights and maintain the credibility of Kenya’s national examinations.
By Kimutai Langat
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