A total of 8,745 candidates including 5,496 boys and 3,249 girls are sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Mandera County.

Speaking during opening of the exams container, the County Director of Education (CDE) Koriyow Hussein Ali says adequate preparations have been put in place to ensure smooth and successful administration of the examinations, with multi-agency teams deployed across the county.

Ali said KNEC had provided two helicopters to facilitate the timely delivery and monitoring of examination materials, particularly in areas affected by insecurity and heavy rainfall.

“We have been given two helicopters to enhance the monitoring and delivery of national examinations, especially in areas where security challenges and rainfall may disrupt the timely distribution of examination materials,” he said.

The CDE said security agencies, teachers, examination supervisors and the Teachers Service Commission are working closely to ensure the examinations are conducted in accordance with KNEC regulations.

He also urged all examination officials to uphold integrity and prevent any form of examination irregularities, while wishing the 2026 KCSE candidates’ success.

Meanwhile, Officials from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have urged school principals to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to examination regulations, warning against any form of cheating or examination malpractice in schools.

By Adan Mohamed