The 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have continued smoothly across the country, with only a few cases of examination irregularities reported, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa has said.
Ololtuaa said the government was satisfied with the progress of the national examinations, commending examination officials and supervisors for ensuring that the exercise follows the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education.
Speaking in Narok after overseeing the opening of an examination container, the PS praised officials for their role in maintaining order and protecting the credibility of the national examinations.
He urged teachers, supervisors and other examination officials to remain vigilant and ensure that all examination regulations are strictly followed until the last paper is completed.
Ololtuaa said the government would sustain the measures already put in place to safeguard the integrity of the examinations and prevent disruptions that could affect candidates.
He also called on examination officials to maintain the same level of discipline and professionalism throughout the remaining examination period.
The PS noted that the measures were intended to ensure that all candidates get a fair opportunity to sit their examinations without interference or unnecessary disruptions.
Meanwhile, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for Friday, November 13, outlining the examinations scheduled for candidates across different categories.
According to the timetable, candidates sitting the Biology Practical examination, Paper 231/3, are scheduled to begin their examination at 8.00 am and finish at 9.45 am.
Candidates using large-print examination papers will also sit Biology Practical Paper 231/3 during the same period, from 8.00 am to 9.45 am.
For blind candidates sitting the Biology Practical examination using Braille, the examination will run from 8.00 am to 10.15 am. The paper is listed as Biology Practical for Blind Candidates, Paper 236/3, and will last two hours and 15 minutes.
The timetable provides for different examination arrangements to accommodate candidates with varying needs while ensuring they participate in the national assessment.
KNEC has urged candidates and examination officials to adhere to the scheduled examination times and follow the established regulations.
As the 2026 KCSE examinations continue, the government has maintained that protecting the credibility of the exercise remains a priority, with officials expected to remain alert until all candidates complete their papers.
