Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Ogamba has cautioned teachers and students against engaging in examination malpractice ahead of the upcoming 2025 national assessments. Speaking on Sunday, October 5, during World Teachers’ Day celebrations, Ogamba urged educators to uphold the integrity and credibility of the exams as a matter of national pride and accountability.
“As always, we look forward to your support in delivering a seamless and credible examination and assessment process,” said Ogamba. “Let us work together to ensure that the outcome reflects the honest work of our students.”
The CS, who delivered the speech on behalf of President William Ruto, emphasized that the stakes are higher this year as the country prepares for the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). The landmark assessment marks a key step in evaluating learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
According to Ogamba, the KJSEA and the Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) will be conducted from October 27 to November 6. A total of 1,130,669 learners will sit for the inaugural KJSEA, while 1,298,089 candidates will take the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA). Additionally, 996,078 students are set to sit for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
In recent years, the Ministry of Education has intensified efforts to combat cheating. Some of the notable measures include the personalisation of exam papers, confiscation of mobile phones, and social media surveillance to detect malpractice. The government has also established special courts to expedite prosecution of offenders.
Ogamba further reminded school administrators that Term 3 remains a restricted period, prohibiting non-essential activities and school visits to ensure full focus on the examination process.
The CS reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting teachers and learners in delivering fair, transparent, and credible national assessments across all education levels.
