Kirinyaga County has recorded two exceptional cases among the 14,399 candidates sitting the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, with authorities making special arrangements to ensure both complete their papers.
One of the candidates, a student at Mukinduri Secondary School, recently gave birth and is undertaking her examinations at Kerugoya Referral Hospital.
The second candidate, from Kagure Secondary School in Mwea, is sitting the examinations while in custody at Kerugoya Prison.
Kirinyaga County Director of Education Joshua Mwangi said arrangements had been put in place to enable both candidates to continue with their examinations despite their circumstances.
Mwangi, who spoke on Wednesday during the distribution of examination materials at the Deputy County Commissioner's Office in Mwea West, said the exercise had proceeded smoothly, with no major incidents reported since the examinations began.
He expressed confidence that the remaining papers would be administered without disruptions, noting that the first group of candidates in the county was expected to complete their examinations on Friday, while those taking Physics would sit their final paper on November 20.
The education director acknowledged that the ongoing rainy season could pose logistical challenges but said there had been no weather-related interruptions so far.
County tightens examination security
Meanwhile, Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Mwijuma has warned examination officials against laxity, urging them to maintain strict security as the national examinations enter their final stages.
Mwijuma called on centre managers, supervisors and invigilators to adhere to examination regulations and ensure the integrity of the exercise is protected.
She directed security officers to maintain surveillance around examination centres and restrict access to authorised personnel, warning school administrators against allowing unauthorised individuals into school compounds.
The commissioner also cautioned against handing over examination container keys to unauthorised persons, insisting that they remain in the custody of designated officials.
She further directed that examination containers be guarded by two armed security officers throughout the day and night to prevent possible security breaches.
Mwijuma said the county had not recorded any examination malpractice, attributing the smooth administration of the examinations to cooperation between security agencies and education officials.
She assured candidates, parents and other stakeholders that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure the examinations are completed smoothly.
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