The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the revised timetable for the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) for Grade 9 candidates.
The assessment will begin with a rehearsal on Friday, October 23, followed by the national examinations from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30.
Candidates will sit papers across key learning areas including English, Kiswahili, Kenyan Sign Language, Mathematics, Agriculture, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Creative Arts and Sports, Pre-Technical Studies and Religious Education.
According to the timetable, Day One will feature English Language and Composition and Literary Analysis. Day Two will cover Kiswahili and Kenyan Sign Language. Mathematics and Agriculture are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.
On Thursday, October 29, learners will sit Integrated Science, Social Studies and Creative Arts and Sports. The exercise will conclude on Friday, October 30 with Pre-Technical Studies and Religious Education.
KNEC has allocated between 1 hour 40 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes for most papers, with breaks between sessions. Special provisions have been made for candidates using Braille and Kenyan Sign Language.
The timetable also outlines project-based assessments ahead of the written papers. The Creative Arts and Sports project will run for three months from May to July 2026, while Agriculture and Pre-Technical Studies projects will each run for one month.
The assessment marks a key milestone under the Competency-Based Curriculum as the pioneer Grade 9 cohort transitions to senior school.
KNEC has urged candidates to prepare adequately, adhere to examination instructions and report to their centres as directed.
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