Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has reaffirmed that the government has put strict measures to ensure credible national examinations across all learning institutions, as thousands of candidates sit for this year’s national assessments across the country.

Speaking on Friday morning after leading the opening of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) container at the County Commissioner’s Office in Kitui Central Sub-County, CS Ogamba said the ministry had put in place “robust measures” to safeguard the integrity of ongoing exams. “The Ministry has taken key steps to ensure a credible examination and assessment process through enhanced security features, personalised question papers, and strict phone protocols,” said Ogamba. “These measures are aimed at ensuring that the results reflect the honest work and effort of the candidates.”

The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), which began on Monday, October 27, is scheduled to conclude on Monday, November 3. Meanwhile, the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations started on October 21 with oral and practical exams, running until Friday, October 31. The written KCSE papers are set to take place from Monday, November 3, to Friday, November 21, 2025.

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Ogamba noted that the exercise is running smoothly and warned against attempts to compromise its credibility. He dismissed the counterfeit exam papers circulating through online platforms as fake, cautioning students not to fall for the misinformation. “We are aware of counterfeit papers being shared on online platforms, I want to urge students to remain focused for their academic success that can only be attained through their efforts.”  “I want warn anyone caught attempting to compromise the credibility of the examinations will face the full force of the law.” said Ogamba.

After opening the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) container, CS Ogamba visited Kitui School to oversee exam administration and interact with supervisors and candidates. He commended local education officers for maintaining high standards of professionalism during this exam period.

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The CS also announced that the results for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will be released in December, while KCSE results are expected to be released in January 2026. “The timelines are designed to allow for comprehensive marking, moderation, and validation processes to uphold the credibility of our assessment systems,” he explained.

CS Ogamba further highlighted government efforts to address infrastructure gaps in schools, revealing that Ksh. 1.3 billion has been allocated in the 2025/2026 financial year to support institutions facing severe infrastructural challenges across the country. “As a government we are working closely with our development partners and the Members of Parliament through the NG-CDF to ensure schools have proper infrastructure, learning materials, and teachers,” said Ogamba.

The Education Ministry continues to coordinate with security agencies and other education stakeholders nationwide to guarantee the smooth and transparent administration of this year’s national examinations.

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