Seven candidates sitting the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have been hospitalised, while five others in correctional facilities have been provided with special arrangements to undertake the national examinations.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the Ministry had put measures in place to ensure all candidates participate in the examinations, which began on Monday, November 2, 2026.
In a statement, Ogamba said the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had made special arrangements to deliver and administer examinations to the seven hospitalised candidates and five candidates in correctional facilities.
The Cabinet Secretary also revealed that two examination centres in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, had been relocated due to insecurity arising from clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
The KCSE examinations have entered the compulsory large-candidature phase 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.
Ogamba said the administration of the 2026 national examinations and assessments, which commenced on October 19, had largely proceeded seamlessly.
The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) concluded on October 28, while the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) was completed on October 30.
The Ministry of Education commended candidates, contracted examination personnel and members of the public for supporting the smooth administration of the examinations.
It also urged Kenyans to report suspected examination fraud and malpractice through KNEC's toll-free numbers 0800721410 and 0800724900.
Ogamba wished all candidates success, urging them to uphold examination integrity as they undertake the national assessments.
The Ministry further assured candidates and their parents that adequate security and logistical arrangements had been put in place to safeguard the integrity of the examinations.
Education officials have been directed to remain vigilant and address any emerging challenges promptly, ensuring that no candidate is disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control during the examination period.
