Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a stern warning against examination malpractice as the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) entered their second day on Tuesday.
A total of 2,586,491 candidates are sitting the assessments, comprising 1,380,463 Grade 6 learners taking KPSEA and 1,206,028 Grade 9 learners sitting KJSEA.
Grade 6 learners are scheduled to conclude their assessments on Wednesday, October 28, while Grade 9 candidates will complete theirs on Friday, October 30.
Ogamba warned that anyone found engaging in examination malpractice would face legal or administrative action, urging examination officials to uphold integrity and professionalism.
“The government will not tolerate any examination malpractice in any form or manner,” he said, adding that centre managers, supervisors, invigilators and other officials must discharge their responsibilities diligently.
The CS spoke on Monday after overseeing the opening of an examination container and the distribution of assessment materials at the Makindu Sub-County distribution centre in Makueni County.
On Tuesday, Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Chief Executive David Njengere supervised the distribution of assessment materials at the Thika West Deputy County Commissioner’s office.
Ogamba also cautioned parents against fraudsters claiming to have access to examination papers and demanding payment for early access to the materials.
He urged anyone with information about such schemes to report them to the relevant authorities, describing the claims as fraudulent.
Meanwhile, candidates continued with their scheduled papers across the country. KPSEA learners sat Integrated Science in the morning, followed by Kiswahili and Kenyan Sign Language, while KJSEA candidates undertook Kiswahili Lugha and Kenyan Sign Language, followed by Kiswahili Insha and Kenyan Sign Language 2.
The assessments are also being administered in large-print and Braille formats to accommodate learners with special needs.
The government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring credible assessments and holding accountable anyone who undermines the examination process.
