Ministry Reveals KCSE Figures, Relocates Two Centres Over Insecurity
The Ministry of Education has revealed that 1,048,355 candidates are sitting the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the candidates are spread across 10,693 examination centres nationwide.
The ministry confirmed that the main KCSE written examinations officially began on Monday following two weeks of assessments in elective subjects.
The earlier assessments covered foreign languages, Music and technical subjects with smaller candidature.
Ogamba said the national examination exercise had proceeded largely smoothly since its commencement on October 19.
However, the government relocated two examination centres in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, following security concerns.
The decision followed clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border, which threatened the safety of examination operations.
The ministry also confirmed special arrangements for seven candidates admitted to hospitals.
Another five candidates in correctional facilities have also been provided with arrangements to sit their examinations.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment concluded on October 28, while the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment ended on October 30.
Ogamba commended candidates, examination officials and members of the public for supporting the national exercise.
He urged Kenyans to report examination fraud and malpractice through KNEC's toll-free numbers, 0800721410 and 0800724900.
The ministry said it remained prepared to address emerging challenges and safeguard the integrity of the examinations.
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