The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Marakwet East will proceed as scheduled, despite the devastating landslide that struck the region.
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 2, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba assured the public that the government has implemented comprehensive measures to guarantee that exam materials are delivered safely to all schools.
The Education CS reiterated that the government has “laid out the necessary measures to ensure that the exam papers reach schools.”
Ogamba added that the ministry will undertake an immediate evaluation to identify schools affected by the disaster. The assessment will guide logistics and ensure that all candidates can sit their exams without disruption.
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He said this when extending condolences to families affected by the Chesongoch landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County, which occurred on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025, claiming more than 20 lives and displacing several families.
The education boss noted that “the ministry will conduct an assessment to determine which schools have been affected by the landslides so that the necessary arrangements can be made to ensure that exams are seamless.”
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that multi-agency response team, comprising Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), National Youth Service (NYS), and National Police Service (NPS), has been dispatched to provide emergency assistance such as medical care, food supplies, and psychosocial support.
By Joseph Mambili
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