Kenya's Principal Secretary for Basic Education, John Ololtuaa, has cautioned KCSE examination centre managers to remain vigilant and uphold the integrity of the national examinations. Speaking at the Makadara Deputy County Commissioner's office in Nairobi, Ololtuaa warned against any form of malpractice. He urged centre managers and other officers involved in the administration of the examinations to strictly adhere to the guidelines and ensure that all examination procedures are followed.
Ololtuaa emphasised the need for vigilance and accountability to safeguard the credibility of the national examinations. As part of his oversight responsibilities, he oversaw the opening of the examination container and the distribution of examination papers to centre managers at Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi. This comes after candidates sat several optional subjects last week, including Aviation Technology, Electricity and Woodwork Paper 1.
This week, attention shifts to compulsory subjects, with 1 million candidates across the country expected to sit the scheduled papers as the examinations enter a crucial phase. In Mandera County, 8,745 candidates, comprising 5,420 boys and 3,250 girls, are sitting the month-long exams. County Director of Education Koriyow Hussein Ali said adequate preparations have been put in place to ensure the smooth and successful administration of the examinations.
Koriyow Hussein said KNEC had provided two helicopters to facilitate the timely delivery and monitoring of examination materials, particularly in areas affected by insecurity and heavy rainfall in Mandera. He added that security agencies, teachers, examination supervisors and the Teachers Service Commission are working closely to ensure the examinations are conducted in accordance with KNEC regulations.
The County Director has urged all examination officials to uphold integrity and prevent any form of examination irregularities, while wishing the 2026 KCSE candidates success. Ololtuaa's warning against malpractices comes as the examinations enter a critical phase, with the government keen to ensure the credibility of the national examinations.
The KCSE examinations are being conducted across the country, with multi-agency teams deployed to ensure the smooth administration of the exams. The government has deployed security agencies and teachers to work closely with examination supervisors to prevent any form of malpractice.
The 2026 KCSE candidates are expected to complete their examinations successfully, with the government committed to ensuring the integrity of the national examinations. Key to this is the deployment of helicopters to facilitate the timely delivery of examination materials, particularly in areas affected by insecurity and heavy rainfall.
Key points
- Ololtuaa warns against exam malpractices.
- 1 million candidates sit KCSE exams.
- KNEC deploys helicopters to facilitate exam material delivery.
