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… KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere underscored the importance of assessment in shaping learning outcomes. …
CBE shift cultivates critical thinkers and innovatorsThe Standard
… Despite significant investments in reforms, gaps in pedagogy, teacher preparedness, and assessment practices continue to undermine the intended outcomes of the new system.Knec Chief Executive Officer David Njengere emphasised the urgency of addressing these challenges, noting tha …
Inside government's fresh bid to fix Competency-Based Education gapsThe Kenya National Examinations Council has commenced the 2026 KCSE examination, the second-last under the 8-4-4 system before the country transitions to the Competency-Based Education curriculum. A total of 1,048,355 candidates are registered to sit the examination across more than 10,000 centres, with candidature increasing by 5.27 per cent compared with 2025.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has commenced the 2026 KCSE examination, the second-last under the 8-4-4 system before the country transitions to the Competency-Based Education curriculum. A total of 1,048,355 candidates are registered to sit the examination across more than 10,000 centres, with candidature increasing by 5.27 per cent compared with 2025.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council reports no incidents on the second day of KPSEA and KJSEA assessments, with 1,380,463 Grade 6 learners and 1,206,028 Grade 9 learners taking part across the country. The Education Cabinet Secretary has warned against examination malpractice, stating that offenders will face legal or administrative action.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
More than 2.5 million learners across Kenya began the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) on Monday, October 26, 2026, with 1,380,463 Grade 6 candidates registered for KPSEA and 1,206,028 Grade 9 candidates for KJSEA. The five-day exercise is the second administration of these assessments under the new education framework.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned the government will take firm action against examination malpractice as more than 2.58 million learners begin the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment. Ogamba cautioned candidates, parents and the public against compromising the integrity of assessments, particularly through fraudsters claiming to sell examination papers.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) announces that more than 2.4 million learners across the country will begin Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) examinations on Monday, October 26, 2026, with 1,298,089 Grade 6 learners sitting KPSEA and 1,130,669 Grade 9 learners undertaking KJSEA. The five-day assessments are scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m., marking another stage in Kenya's transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 2.58 million Grade Six and Grade Nine learners completed rehearsals ahead of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), which will run from Monday, October 26, marking a major milestone under the Competency-Based Education system.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 2026 KCSE examination season began on Monday, October 19, with oral and practical tests including French, German, Kenyan Sign Language, and Music examinations running until October 23. Approximately 3.6 million candidates registered for the 2026 examinations and assessments, the largest candidature in KNEC's history.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned candidates and examination officials against malpractice ahead of the 2026 national examinations, which KNEC will administer to 3,634,846 candidates between October 19 and November 20, 2026, deploying 342,005 contracted professionals and introducing tighter security measures.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council will conduct national examinations and assessments for 3,634,846 candidates between October 16 and November 20, 2026, representing a 6.13 per cent increase from 2025. The 2026 exercise covers KCSE, KPSEA, and KJSEA, with KCSE candidate numbers crossing one million for the first time.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Examinations Council will expand use of smart padlocks monitored from headquarters to secure examination containers, and enforce a ban on mobile phones at examination centres during test sessions to prevent malpractice as 3.6 million candidates sit 2026 exams.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
Form Three learners who entered secondary school without sitting KCPE have until September 30, 2026, to validate their primary qualifications with KNEC and sit a Qualifying Test, or they will be unable to register for the 2027 KCSE.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
The KNEC CEO and former Gatoto Primary School headteacher have been summoned to court to explain how about 300 candidates caught in a dispute over the school's change from public to private status will be allowed to sit their examinations. The hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026, with lawyers seeking urgent solutions for learners unable to register and complete subject selection after the school's status change.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has received Sh4.95 billion and will use Sh2.5 billion to clear outstanding payments owed to examination officials, including supervisors, invigilators, centre managers, and security personnel who administered the 2025 national examinations, with all dues to be settled by Thursday, August 6.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has rolled out a digital platform enabling KCSE candidates from 1989 to present to access, download and verify their certificates online in PDF format, eliminating the need to visit KNEC offices.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has launched an online platform allowing candidates who sat KCSE exams from 1989 onwards to access, download, and verify their certificates in PDF format without visiting KNEC offices. The platform is part of KNEC's digital transformation strategy to improve access to examination services, reduce delays, and curb certificate forgery.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
KNEC has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the credibility and integrity of national examinations, saying it will not compromise on standards even as the number of candidates continues to grow. The examination body says it has strengthened security measures, including the use of technology, to curb examination malpractice.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council faces a critical Sh5 billion deficit as it prepares to administer national exams to a record 3.5 million learners this year, with concurrent assessment systems stretching its logistical and financial capacity.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council is preparing to roll out electronic assessments in senior schools beginning next year, marking a major transformation of Kenya's examination system since the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Examinations Council is rolling out TrueCert, a digital verification system using QR codes to authenticate certificates issued from 2024, aiming to curb fake academic papers and reduce verification time from weeks to under 30 minutes.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Four months into senior school, Kenya's first cohort of Competency-Based Education learners is revealing hidden talents and aligning learning with personal interests, demonstrating the impact of the country's education reforms. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the transition marks a departure from exam-driven culture and is preparing learners for a world defined by technological and economic change.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is transitioning to Competency-Based Education, which emphasises critical thinking, creativity and practical skills over rote memorisation, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. The approach places learners at the centre of education with focus on practical application of knowledge, as demonstrated at the 3rd Annual Educational Assessment Symposium hosted by KNEC.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council is hosting a five-day national symposium in Nairobi to address gaps in the country's competency-based education system and align learning with technology-driven demands. The forum will bring together policymakers, teachers, researchers, and experts to address bottlenecks in curriculum design, teaching methods, and assessment systems.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →