More than 2.58 million learners sitting the 2026 national assessments have continued with their examinations without major incidents, as education officials maintain surveillance to safeguard the integrity of the exercise.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) said the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) were progressing smoothly, with materials distributed to centres across the country.
A total of 1,380,463 candidates are registered for KPSEA and 1,206,028 for KJSEA, a combined candidature of 2,586,491.
KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere said the council was closely monitoring the administration of the assessments to ensure learners complete them under the required conditions.
The assessments began on Monday, October 26, and are being administered to Grade Six and Grade Nine learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system. KPSEA is scheduled to end on Wednesday, October 28, while KJSEA will run until Friday, October 30.
Education officials have cautioned teachers, centre managers and other examination personnel against any practices that could compromise the credibility of the assessments.
The government has also made arrangements for learners with special needs, including examination papers in Braille and large print.
The assessments are part of the transition from the 8-4-4 system to the competency-based curriculum, which emphasises learners' abilities, interests and practical skills.
For Grade Nine learners, KJSEA results will contribute to placement in senior school, alongside assessments taken during junior school. Senior school offers three pathways: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science.
Under the assessment framework, KJSEA contributes 60 per cent of the overall score, while school-based assessments in Grades Seven and Eight account for the remaining 40 per cent. The results will help determine learning pathways for candidates as they prepare to join senior school.
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