The 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations continue on Tuesday, November 3, with candidates across the country sitting Mathematics and English papers in the ongoing national assessment.
According to the timetable released by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), candidates will begin the day's examinations with Mathematics Alternative A and Mathematics Alternative B, scheduled from 8.00 am to 10.30 am.
Candidates requiring special examination arrangements will also sit their papers during the morning session, with large-print and Braille versions provided to ensure accessibility.
The Mathematics Alternative A Braille paper is scheduled to run from 8.00 am to 11.00 am, while candidates sitting Mathematics Alternative B large print will take their examination during the same morning session.
The morning examinations will be followed by a break scheduled between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm, giving candidates time to rest and prepare for the afternoon papers.
In the afternoon, candidates will sit English Paper 2, covering comprehension, literary appreciation and grammar, from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm.
The English examination will also be administered in large-print and Braille formats to accommodate candidates with special needs.
Candidates sitting the English Braille paper and those who are hearing impaired will have an extended examination period, running from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
The day's schedule reflects the examination council's provisions for candidates with different learning and accessibility needs, while maintaining the integrity and uniformity of the national examinations.
The examinations are being conducted under strict supervision by KNEC officials, invigilators and security personnel, with candidates expected to observe all examination rules and regulations.
The 2026 KCSE examinations entered the compulsory large-candidature phase on Monday, November 2, following two weeks of assessments in elective subjects, including foreign languages, music and technical subjects.
A total of 1,048,355 candidates are expected to sit this year's KCSE examinations across 10,693 examination centres countrywide.
The Ministry of Education has assured candidates, parents and other stakeholders that measures have been put in place to ensure the smooth administration of the examinations, including support for candidates facing medical challenges or requiring special arrangements.
Education officials have also urged candidates to remain calm, manage their time effectively and avoid examination malpractice as they proceed with the national tests.
The examinations are expected to continue according to the official timetable, with candidates sitting different papers over the coming days before completing the assessment period.
KNEC has encouraged members of the public to report suspected examination irregularities through its toll-free numbers, 0800721410 and 0800724900, as the council seeks to safeguard the credibility of the national examinations.
The 2026 KCSE results will determine candidates' eligibility for university and other tertiary education opportunities, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey.
