The second week of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations begin this morning across the country, with candidates tackling Mathematics Paper 2 in the morning and Kiswahili Fasihi (102/3) in the afternoon.
According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) timetable, more than 903,260 candidates are sitting for the tests under tight supervision in more than 10,000 examination centres nationwide.
The morning session featured Mathematics Alternative A and B, including Braille and Large Print versions for learners with special needs, each lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.
After a midday break, candidates are expected to tackle Kiswahili Fasihi, marking one of the core subjects that often determine university placement and course selection for thousands of learners.
The Council has put in place security measures remain in place to curb malpractice, especially within examination centres, teachers’ quarters, and storage facilities.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba last week commended invigilators and supervisors for maintaining professionalism.
The examinations, which began in October will run until November 22, 2025, covering a wide range of papers including sciences, humanities, and technical subjects.
As the second week gets underway, attention now shifts to upcoming core subjects such as English Paper 3, Biology, and Business Studies, which will be administered later in the week.
KNEC wishes all candidates success, reminding them that hard work, discipline, and integrity remain the accurate measure of achievement.
By Joseph Mambili
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