Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has presided over the official opening of a container holding Grade Six KPSEA and Grade Nine KJSEA examination materials at the Deputy County Commissioner's office in Makindu, Makueni County, as national examinations begin across the country.
More than 2.4 million learners are expected to sit the examinations countrywide.
According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), 1,298,089 Grade Six learners will sit the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).
In comparison, 1,130,669 Grade Nine learners will undertake the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
The examinations will run for five days, with sessions expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. daily. Learners completed rehearsal exercises on Friday, October 23, to familiarise themselves with examination procedures and regulations.
The Ministry of Education has warned parents, candidates and members of the public against claims of early access to examination papers, urging them not to fall prey to individuals purporting to have access to the examinations or offering to facilitate cheating.
The warning comes as the government moves to safeguard the integrity of the national assessments and ensure that all candidates sit the examinations under fair and transparent conditions.
The Ministry has also acknowledged challenges posed by adverse weather conditions in some parts of the country, saying it is working closely with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and KNEC to address any disruptions that could affect the administration of the examinations.
The collaboration is aimed at ensuring the safe and timely delivery of examination materials to designated centres, as well as supporting the smooth running of the exercise despite weather-related difficulties.
Parents and school administrators have been urged to cooperate with examination officials and follow the established guidelines throughout the assessment period.
The government says the measures are intended to ensure that all eligible learners undertake their examinations without unnecessary interruptions, while maintaining the security and credibility of the national assessment process.
