Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured Kenyans that the ongoing national examinations and assessments are running smoothly across the country, with no major disruptions reported so far.
Speaking on Thursday, October 31, Ogamba commended education officials, teachers, and security agencies for their coordinated efforts in ensuring a seamless examination process. He said the Ministry of Education is closely working with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and other relevant government bodies to safeguard the integrity and fairness of the exams.
“The examinations that started on Monday, October 27, are continuing well without any hindrance,” Ogamba said.
He confirmed that the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) was successfully completed on October 29, while the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) will continue until Monday next week. Additionally, the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) oral and practical exams, which began on October 21, are nearing completion, with the main written papers scheduled to commence on November 3, 2025.
Ogamba highlighted that the government’s multi-agency approach has significantly boosted examination security and reduced cases of malpractice. The use of smart digital padlocks and enhanced monitoring mechanisms has strengthened the credibility of the assessment process.
“We have zero tolerance for any form of examination irregularities. The use of smart digital padlocks and strict enforcement measures has helped enhance integrity across all examination centers,” he emphasized.
The CS further noted that special measures have been implemented to assist candidates in areas affected by heavy rainfall, ensuring that no learner misses their exams due to weather-related challenges.
Ogamba expressed confidence that the exams will conclude successfully, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and the smooth conduct of all national assessments.
