The 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations officially began on Tuesday across the country, marking an academic milestone for thousands of secondary school candidates.
Education officials have confirmed that all systems are in place to ensure a smooth, secure, and transparent examination process.
According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), the exams commenced with oral and practical assessments, which will run until October 27.
These include language-based subjects such as French, German, Arabic, and Kenyan Sign Language, as well as performance and practical papers in subjects like Music and Home Science. The written examinations are scheduled to begin in early November.
This year, a total of 996,078 candidates have been registered to sit for the KCSE examinations in over 10,000 centres nationwide. The council noted that preparations for this year’s examination cycle were completed ahead of schedule, with enhanced logistical arrangements aimed at improving efficiency and security.
Notably, the number of storage containers for exam papers has increased from 617 last year to 642, ensuring closer proximity to exam centres and reducing risks associated with transportation and handling.
KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njeng’ere assured the public that the council has implemented all necessary measures to safeguard the integrity of the examinations.
Thousands of centre managers, supervisors, invigilators, and security officers have already been deployed nationwide to oversee the process. In his address, Njeng’ere emphasized the council’s zero-tolerance policy on cheating and examination irregularities.
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