Candidates sitting the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations are today, Monday, November 9, expected to tackle Mathematics and Kiswahili papers as the national examination enters its fourth week.
According to the timetable released by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), candidates will begin the day with Mathematics Alternative A and Alternative B examinations, scheduled to run from 8.00 am to 10.30 am.
Candidates sitting the Mathematics Alternative A and B papers under the large print category will also have the same examination window, while those taking the Braille version will be allowed an additional 30 minutes, with their papers scheduled to end at 11.00 am.
The morning session will be followed by a break scheduled between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm, giving candidates and examination officials time to prepare for the afternoon papers.
In the afternoon, candidates will sit for Kiswahili Paper 3, also known as Fasihi, which is scheduled to begin at 2.00 pm and end at 4.30 pm.
Those sitting the large print version of the Kiswahili paper will follow the same schedule, while candidates using Braille will have until 5.00 pm to complete their examinations.
The examinations will therefore see candidates tackle two subjects in a single day, with Mathematics taking the morning session and Kiswahili occupying the afternoon.
KNEC has outlined different examination durations to accommodate candidates with special examination needs, including those using Braille and large print formats, ensuring they are provided with the necessary time to complete their papers.
As the examination progresses into its fourth week, candidates across the country are expected to maintain focus and observe all examination regulations as they work towards completing their secondary school assessment.
The KCSE examination is a key milestone in Kenya's education system, determining candidates' eligibility for progression to universities, colleges and other institutions of higher learning.
KNEC has wished all candidates well as they continue with the examination, with the council encouraging them to remain confident and give their best in the remaining papers.
Today's examination schedule marks another important day for the 2026 KCSE candidates, many of whom are working towards completing their secondary school journey and taking the next step in their academic and career pursuits.
