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The Ministry of Education has relocated two KCSE examination centres in Marsabit County following insecurity caused by clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
The Ministry of Education has relocated two Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination centres in Marsabit County following insecurity caused by clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
In a statement on Monday, November 2, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the centres, located in Moyale Sub-County, were moved to ensure the safety of candidates and facilitate the smooth administration of the national examinations.
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The ministry said the relocation was among the measures being taken to address emerging challenges during this year's national examinations, which began on October 19, 2026.
"We are at the ready to take such measures as may be necessary to address any emerging challenges to the examination processes.
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"Earlier today, for example, we relocated two examination centres in Moyalе Sub-County, Marsabit County, in view of the insecurity occasioned by clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border," the statement read.
The ministry said the national examinations and assessments had proceeded largely without disruptions since their commencement, with the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) being the first to conclude.
"The administration of this year's national examinations and assessments commenced on Monday, 19th October, 2026.
"Since then, we have had a largely seamless exercise. The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment concluded on Wednesday, 28th October, 2026," the statement added.
The Ministry said the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) subsequently concluded on Friday, October 30, paving the way for the commencement of the compulsory KCSE examination papers on Monday.
The ministry noted that candidates had spent the previous two weeks sitting elective subjects that attracted smaller numbers of candidates before beginning the compulsory papers.
"Today marks the start of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination for compulsory, large candidature papers.
"The past two weeks were used to administer examinations in elective subjects with a small candidature, such as foreign languages, music and technical subjects," the statement further read.
According to the Ministry, this year's KCSE examination has attracted 1,048,355 candidates across 10,693 examination centres countrywide.
It assured candidates and other stakeholders that it was prepared to respond to any challenges that could disrupt the examination process, including security concerns in affected areas.
The Ministry also announced special arrangements for candidates who would be unable to sit their examinations at regular centres because of their circumstances, including those receiving medical care and those held in correctional facilities.
"Special arrangements have been made to deliver and administer examinations to 7 hospitalized candidates and 5 candidates in correctional facilities," the statement noted.
The Ministry of Education further commended candidates, examination officials and members of the public for supporting the administration of the examinations.
It urged all stakeholders to remain vigilant and report any cases of examination fraud or malpractice through the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) toll-free lines.
We commend the candidates, the contracted professionals and the general public for their support in delivering a seamless examination process. We call for continued support, especially in reporting any cases of fraud or malpractice using the following KNEC toll-free lines: 0800721410 and 0800724900.
"Let us work together to ensure that the results of the examinations and assessments reflect the honest work of our learners," the statement concluded.
This comes days after the government warned parents and teachers against paying fraudsters who claim to sell leaked examination papers.
Speaking on Saturday, October 31, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said anyone who tries to profit from the exams would be pursued.
He warned parents and teachers against falling prey to scammers or even being part of their illegal trade.
"As we do the national exams, I want to appeal to the parents, I want to appeal to our teachers, please don't fall into the trap of those who want to make quick money by lying to you that they will steal for you examinations," he said.
