The Ministry of Education (MoE) has assured that this year’s national examinations and assessments have started smoothly, even as Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba warned against attempts to compromise their integrity.
In a press statement today, November 3, 2025, Ogamba reported that the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) had been successfully concluded, paving the way for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, which began today.
“We have had a largely seamless exercise across the country,” Ogamba said, noting that the KPSEA ended on October 29 and the inaugural Junior School Education Assessment concluded on November 3.
Despite the success, the Ministry acknowledged several challenges caused by adverse weather and isolated cases of malpractice. Heavy rains and landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet County, as well as swollen rivers in other regions, temporarily disrupted exam delivery.
“The ongoing rains in some parts of the country have made roads impassable. We have deployed helicopters to deliver examination materials to ensure that examinations proceed as scheduled,” the CS explained.
The Ministry has also made special arrangements for hospitalised candidates to sit their papers, ensuring that no learner is disadvantaged due to illness or emergency circumstances.
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“Special arrangements have been made to deliver and administer examinations to a few cases of hospitalised candidates,” Ogamba confirmed, commending education officers for their dedication.
On integrity, the Ministry reported that a few individuals had been arrested for alleged examination malpractice. Investigations are ongoing, and disciplinary and criminal action will follow once completed.
“The Government continues to take stringent measures to avert malpractices and ensure the integrity of the examination process,” the CS emphasised. “Immediate action will be taken against any individuals found in violation of the applicable rules and regulations.”
Ogamba urged the public, contracted professionals, and school administrators to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities during the examination period. He provided toll-free numbers — 0800721410, 0800724900, and 1559 — for reporting cases of malpractice and misconduct.
“We commend the candidates, the contracted professionals, and the general public for their support in delivering a seamless examination process.”
The CS concluded by wishing all candidates success, urging them to uphold honesty and discipline throughout the examination period.
“We wish all candidates the very best in the examinations and assessments. May God bless you,” he said.
By Joseph Mambili
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