Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Evaleen Mitei, MBS, has taken the Commission's examination oversight to the field, supervising the distribution of national examination materials in Kajiado County before visiting schools hosting candidates sitting the 2026 national examinations and assessments.
Dr Mitei oversaw the distribution of examination materials at the Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner's office in Ngong Town, where government officials responsible for education administration, examination coordination and security had gathered.
She was accompanied by the Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner, representatives of the Ministry of Education and TSC officials, highlighting the inter-agency collaboration supporting the administration of national examinations.
The exercise provided an opportunity for the Commission's leadership to engage with officials on the ground as the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) came to an end and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination period continued.
Mitei visits examination centres
Dr Mitei's engagement did not end with the distribution of examination materials.
She proceeded to Oloolaiser Senior School, where candidates were undertaking the KCSE examinations.
She subsequently visited Kiserian Primary School on the final day of the 2026 KJSEA, interacting with Grade 9 candidates at a significant moment in their educational journey.
During the visits, Dr Mitei encouraged candidates to remain composed, confident and focused as they completed their assessments and examinations.
She also extended her best wishes to the learners, underscoring the importance of confidence and discipline during the examination period.
The visits brought together two important activities in the national assessment calendar: the ongoing KCSE examination cycle and the conclusion of the second KJSEA cohort under Competency-Based Education (CBE).
The 2026 KJSEA, which began on October 26, concluded on Friday, October 30, while the main written KCSE examinations are scheduled to run from November 2 to November 20.
Focus shifts to senior school transition
The KJSEA marks an important stage in the transition of Grade 9 learners to senior school, where they will pursue pathways aligned with their interests, abilities and performance.
The assessment outcomes will contribute to decisions on learners' placement in Grade 10, alongside other established placement criteria.
For the TSC, Dr Mitei's visit also demonstrated the importance of coordination between the Commission, the Ministry of Education and national government administrators in supporting the smooth conduct of examinations.
As Grade 9 candidates complete their national assessments, attention now shifts to the next phase of their educational progression, including the processing of assessment results and placement in senior schools.
Meanwhile, KCSE candidates continue with their examination programme as education officials maintain oversight of examination centres and the distribution of materials.
Dr Mitei's presence in Kajiado placed the TSC leadership directly in the ongoing national assessment activities, combining examination-materials oversight with engagement with schools and candidates.
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