Education officials in Tharaka Nithi County have assured parents, teachers, and candidates that all preparations for the forthcoming national examinations have been finalized, with adequate logistics and security measures in place to ensure a smooth and credible exercise.
County Director of Education, Mbugua Kabaki, said the county is fully prepared for the three national examinations, the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) for Grade 9, and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) for Form Four students.
Kabaki disclosed that 13,406 Grade 6 learners will sit for KPSEA across 440 centers, while 11,628 Grade 9 learners will take their KJSEA in 377 centres. A further 13,004 candidates are expected to sit for the KCSE in 174 secondary schools within the county.
“All private candidates will be hosted in designated centres to ensure proper coordination and supervision,” Kabaki noted.
He added that the Ministry of Education, in partnership with other government agencies, has put in place contingency plans to deal with logistical challenges, particularly in areas that may experience transport difficulties due to heavy rains.
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“We have arranged for standby vehicles to access centres that may become impassable during the rainy season to ensure timely delivery and collection of exam materials,” he explained.
Kabaki also urged residents to maintain a calm environment around schools during the examination period.
“We appeal to community members, especially boda boda operators, to minimize noise near learning institutions to allow candidates to focus during this important time,” he said.
To safeguard examination integrity, Kabaki revealed that a multi-agency team comprising education officers, security personnel, and local administrators will oversee the process to ensure transparency and curb malpractices.
On his parr,county Police Commander Zacchaeus Ng’eno reaffirmed that security arrangements have been completed for the safe storage and transport of examination materials.
“Our officers are on standby and will be deployed to every center to guarantee safety for learners, invigilators, and supervisors,” Ng’eno assured.
Rehearsals for Form Four candidates began on October 17, ahead of the official start of the 2025 national examinations on November 3, which will continue until November 21.
Kabaki expressed confidence that Tharaka Nithi is fully equipped to conduct credible examinations, marking a significant milestone for thousands of learners transitioning to the next level of education.
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