As thousands of learners across the country sit their 2026 National Examinations, education authorities in Nyahururu Sub-county have put measures in place, to ensure that no candidate is left behind, including leaners with special needs.

While speaking, Tuesday, to KNA in his office on the examination preparedness and administration, Nyahururu Sub-county Director of Education, Murage Gate, highlighted that four examination centres designated for learners with special needs have been established.

He added that the efforts is a way to promote inclusive education and ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to complete their Assessments.

Murage said stakeholders had been sensitised on examination regulations and proper conduct through meetings held across the country, including Nyahururu Sub-county.

The Sub-county Director noted that information on examination procedures had also been shared through social media platforms, to ensure that relevant stakeholders remain informed.

The Sub-county Director stated that the Sub-county has registered a total of 9,369 candidates in the three ongoing National Assessments.

Of these, 2,986 candidates are sitting the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), comprising 1,543 boys and 1,443 girls.

The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) has registered 2,886 candidates, including 1,521 boys and 1,365 girls, while 3,497 candidates are sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), comprising 1,487 boys and 2,010 girls.

To safeguard the integrity of the examinations, the Director said security has been tightened, with the official warning that individuals involved in examination irregularities, risk prosecution and imprisonment.

He further assured parents and candidates that arrangements had been made to facilitate examination access for all registered learners, including those from vulnerable backgrounds.

Murage said adequate vehicles were available to facilitate the distribution of examination materials to schools.

The Official said no major challenges had been reported so far, expressing confidence in the arrangements put in place.

As candidates undertake this important academic milestone, he urged them to remain calm, work hard and avoid examination malpractice.

He wished all candidates success, encouraging them to approach their examinations with confidence and without fear.

By James Mwangi and Mercy Mburu