KJSEA concludes as KCSE candidates complete practical exams

KJSEA concludes as KCSE candidates complete practical exams - Candidates writing their KCSE exams. (Photo: KNEC)

A total of 3,634,846 learners and candidates registered for this year's three national assessments and examinations, according to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

The 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) concludes today, Friday, October 30, as Grade 9 candidates sit their final papers, while KCSE candidates complete their practical examinations ahead of the written papers scheduled to begin on Monday, November 2.

A total of 3,634,846 learners and candidates registered for this year's three national assessments and examinations, according to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said 1,380,463 learners registered for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), while 1,206,028 candidates enrolled for KJSEA and another 1,048,355 for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

KJSEA candidates are sitting three papers on the final day, starting with Pre-Technical Studies at 8:30 am, followed by Religious Education at 11:10 a.m. The final paper, Integrated Science, is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm.

Candidates are sitting their respective Religious Education papers in Christian Religious Education (CRE), Islamic Religious Education (IRE) or Hindu Religious Education (HRE).

Meanwhile, KCSE candidates are taking their final practical examinations, with all papers scheduled to start at 8:00 am.

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The subjects include Home Science - Clothing Construction, Art and Design, Power Mechanics, Electricity, Drawing and Design, Aviation Technology and Computer Studies.

KNEC has wished all candidates success and urged them to uphold examination integrity throughout the assessment period.

The practical examinations will be followed by written KCSE papers, which are scheduled to run from November 2 to November 20.

The KPSEA assessment for Grade 6 learners ended on Wednesday, October 28, completing this year's assessment schedule for primary school learners ahead of their transition to junior school in January 2027.

Ogamba had earlier assured parents, teachers and learners that the government had put measures in place to ensure the examinations and assessments were conducted smoothly, securely and with integrity.

The measures include the installation of smart electronic padlocks in examination storage containers, colour-coding of examination materials and the use of personalised question papers to protect candidates' identities.

The government also expanded the network of examination storage containers to improve accessibility, reduce the distance travelled by examination officials and facilitate the timely distribution of examination materials, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas.

Ogamba said the assessments were significant in the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE), with KPSEA measuring learners' progress at the end of Grade 6 and KJSEA assessing competencies acquired by Grade 9 learners as they prepare to transition to senior school.