Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has warned Kenyan schools against barring students from national examinations, emphasizing that the government has released all necessary funds, including capitation, to cover examination costs.

• The government has disbursed all funds, including capitation, for the administration of examinations such as KPSEA and KJSEA, which began on October 27.
• Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok stated there is "no reason whatsoever for a school to complain" about lack of funds for exams.
• The Ministry of Education previously conducted a data verification process, uncovering over 50,000 ghost students in secondary schools before releasing funds.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued final guidelines for the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), which began on Monday, October 27. These assessments will run concurrently with the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.

• KNEC stipulated exam containers for KPSEA and KJSEA open at 6 AM, while KCSE containers open at 7 AM.
• Personnel mobile phones must be locked away, with the key held by the supervisor.
• The KPSEA for Grade 6 learners runs from October 27 to October 30.
• The Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) for special needs learners is from October 27 to October 31.
• The KJSEA and Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) will be conducted over nine days, from October 27 to November 6.
• Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba assured the public of a smooth examination process despite prior uncertainties.

Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok officially commenced the 2025 national examination season by opening exam containers in Kibra, Nairobi, on Monday morning. Bitok assured the nation of comprehensive preparation and readiness for a smooth and credible administration of the KJSEA, KCSE, and KPSEA.

• This year marks Kenya's largest examination cycle with 3.42 million candidates across KCSE, KPSEA, and the inaugural KJSEA.
• The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has deployed 91,121 officials nationwide to administer and supervise the exams.
• The 2025 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) is a historic first, marking a national assessment for Junior School learners transitioning under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a strong warning against examination malpractice as national exams commence in Kenya, with 3.4 million learners participating.

• Over 342,687 contracted professionals will oversee the examinations, including centre managers, supervisors, and security officers.
• CS Ogamba emphasized a multi-agency approach involving the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and other stakeholders to ensure integrity.
• The exams include the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).