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December 22, 2025
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What KJSEA Really Tests — And What It Doesn’t

What KJSEA Really Tests — And What It Doesn’t

Does the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) measure intelligence, or privilege? - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), introduced with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), is raising concerns among parents and educators who fear it perpetuates educational inequalities despite aiming to deviate from traditional exam systems.

  • Critics argue the KJSEA still rewards access to resources over actual ability, with learners in urban schools benefiting from better infrastructure and teachers compared to those in rural and marginalized areas.
  • Schools reportedly reverted to exam-centred drilling and intensive coaching as the KJSEA approached, contradicting the CBC's emphasis on creativity and exploration.
  • An education researcher noted, "When survival depends on performance, innovation becomes a luxury," highlighting how grades are prioritized over ideas.
  • The KJSEA remains a high-stakes national gatekeeper, creating confusion and anxiety among families and learners regarding its grading and impact on future pathways.

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