Govt Issues Warning to School Principals Over KPSEA, KJSEA
School heads across the country had cautioned that the lack of enough funds might cripple schools' ability to administer national examinations to learners...
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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.
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Government Issues Warnings as 2025 National Exams Commence for 3.4 Million Learners - October 2025
The 2025 national examination season has commenced, with 3.4 million learners participating. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba issued a strong warning against examination malpractice. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued final guidelines for the KPSEA and KJSEA exams, which began on Monday, October 27, and run concurrently with the KCSE exams. Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok officially began the season by opening exam containers in Kibra, Nairobi, assuring the nation of comprehensive preparation for the KJSEA, KCSE, and KPSEA. PS Bitok also warned schools against barring students from exams, stating the government has released all necessary funds, including capitation.
