Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has praised the administration of the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), describing the examinations as successful despite a few operational challenges reported in different parts of the country.
Ogamba said the national assessments had been conducted smoothly, with the majority of candidates able to sit their examinations without major disruptions.
Speaking during the official opening of the examinations container at the Sotik Deputy County Commissioner's Office in Bomet County, the CS acknowledged that a few isolated incidents had been reported but maintained that they had not significantly affected the overall exercise.
Among the challenges experienced were disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions, minor administrative irregularities and cases involving candidates who required medical attention during the examination period.
He noted that examination officials and other relevant authorities had worked to address the incidents to ensure affected candidates were able to undertake their assessments.
The opening of the examinations container marked part of the official examination administration process, which is aimed at safeguarding the integrity and security of examination materials.
Ogamba's remarks come as the country continues to implement the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, with the KJSEA and KPSEA assessments playing an important role in evaluating learners at different stages of their education.
The KJSEA is designed to assess learners completing Grade 9 before transitioning to senior school, while KPSEA evaluates learners completing Grade 6.
The two assessments are key components of the ongoing education reforms, which place greater emphasis on learners' competencies, practical skills and individual abilities rather than relying solely on traditional examination-based learning.
The government has maintained that proper coordination among examination officials, security agencies, school administrators and other stakeholders is essential in ensuring the credibility of national assessments.
Ogamba's assessment of the 2026 examinations signals confidence in the preparations and coordination undertaken by the Ministry of Education and other agencies involved in the exercise.
Despite the challenges reported in some areas, the CS maintained that the overall administration had been successful, as the country continues to strengthen the implementation of the new education system.
