Candidates sitting the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations will on Thursday, November 12, take Biology and History and Government papers, according to the timetable released by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
The day's examinations will begin at 8am, with candidates expected to sit Biology Paper 2, which is scheduled to run until 10am.
The paper will also be administered to candidates using large-print examination materials, who will sit within the same two-hour period.
Candidates who are blind and using Braille examination materials will have an additional 30 minutes, with their Biology examination scheduled to end at 10.30am.
After the morning examination, candidates will have a break lasting three and a half hours, from 10.30am to 2pm, before returning for the afternoon papers.
The afternoon session will feature History and Government Paper 2, which is scheduled to begin at 2pm and end at 4.30pm.
Candidates using large-print materials will also sit the paper during the same period, while those taking the examination in Braille will be given until 5pm to complete it.
According to the timetable, the History and Government Braille paper will take three hours, compared to the two hours and 30 minutes allocated to other candidates.
The different examination durations reflect the arrangements made for candidates using alternative examination formats to ensure they have adequate time to complete their papers.
KNEC has listed the examination times and durations for each category of candidates, providing schools and examination centres with guidance on how the day's papers will be administered.
The Thursday schedule forms part of the ongoing 2026 national examinations, which require candidates across the country to observe the official examination timetable and follow instructions provided by supervisors and invigilators.
Candidates have been encouraged to remain focused, manage their time carefully and observe all examination regulations as they continue with their papers.
The examination council has also wished all candidates well as they prepare to tackle the day's subjects.
The Thursday timetable marks another important day for candidates, particularly those taking Biology and History and Government, as they work towards completing their secondary school examinations.
