Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has confirmed that the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will continue in Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County, despite the devastating landslides that struck the region on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 2, Ogamba assured parents, students, and teachers that the Ministry of Education has put in place contingency plans to ensure exam materials reach all affected schools.
“We assure all national examination and assessment candidates in the region that we have put in place adequate contingency plans to ensure that they proceed with their remaining papers,” the CS said.
Ogamba noted that ministry officials are on the ground conducting assessments to determine which schools have been affected and to make alternative arrangements where necessary. “If there are schools impacted, we will ensure students from those areas do not miss their exams on Monday,” he added.
The CS also sent his condolences to families who lost their loved ones in the landslide, which claimed more than 20 lives and displaced several households. “On behalf of the Ministry of Education, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and relatives of our compatriots who lost their lives following the Marakwet East landslide disaster,” Ogamba stated.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, the landslide hit Moror Village and Chesongoch Centre after heavy overnight rains, leaving many injured. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that a multi-agency team — including the KDF, NYS, and NPS — has been deployed to provide relief aid, medical assistance, and psychosocial support.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen also revealed that evacuation efforts are ongoing in high-risk areas of the Kerio Valley. He emphasized the need for long-term interventions such as tree planting to prevent future climate-related disasters.
