The 2025 national examinations have officially begun across Kenya, with over 3.4 million learners sitting for tests under tight security and coordinated supervision.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the Ministry of Education, working with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and other state agencies, has adopted a multi-agency approach to ensure the integrity and smooth delivery of the exams.
“We have embraced a multi-agency approach to deliver a seamless and credible examination process,” said CS Ogamba in a statement on Wednesday.
The nationwide assessment, which runs from October 21 to November 21, 2025, includes candidates in Grade 6, Grade 9, and Form 4. This year, 3,424,836 learners are taking part — 1,298,069 for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), 1,130,669 for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), and 996,078 for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
To ensure fairness and order, 342,687 examination officials — including supervisors, invigilators, and security personnel — have been deployed nationwide. All examination centres have been declared out of bounds to unauthorised persons, with centre managers instructed to strictly enforce KNEC guidelines.
Ogamba also confirmed that contingency plans are in place for remote and flood-prone areas, ensuring no learner misses their exams due to logistical challenges.
Meanwhile, authorities are cracking down on the circulation of fake exam papers on social media, with several suspects already arrested. The public has been urged to report suspicious activities through KNEC’s toll-free numbers 0800 721 410 and 0800 724 900.
The 2025 exams mark another major milestone under Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), guiding learners through critical transition stages.
“This is a moment for Kenya to reaffirm fairness, hard work, and national unity,” Ogamba said.
