President William Ruto has confirmed that Kenya is fully prepared for the 2025 national examinations, marking a historic moment as the first Grade 9 learners prepare to sit the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, after a briefing by Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba, President Ruto assured the country that all logistical and security measures are in place. “We expect all stakeholders, including candidates, teachers, parents, invigilators and supervisors, to work together to make the examinations a success,” he said.
According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), a record 3,424,836 candidates will sit this year’s exams — the highest number in the nation’s history. These include 996,078 KCSE candidates, 1,298,089 KPSEA learners, and 1,130,669 KJSEA candidates.
The KCSE exams began with practicals on October 21, while KPSEA and KJSEA assessments will run from October 27 to 29.
President Ruto’s message emphasized teamwork, integrity, and mental preparedness, underscoring the government’s commitment to credible assessments under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The successful rollout of KJSEA marks a major milestone in Kenya’s education reforms.
