Schools across Kenya are in a last-minute rush to register candidates for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination, with the deadline set for midnight tonight, March 31, 2026. This critical deadline comes as schools prepare for the phasing out of the 8-4-4 system, making the 2026 KCSE a vital opportunity for students seeking to improve their grades or who missed previous sittings.

• The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) anticipates registering approximately 3.7 million candidates for national assessments and examinations in 2026.
• KNEC CEO David Njengere warned school heads against registering ineligible or "ghost candidates," emphasizing that such actions are considered examination malpractice and can lead to severe sanctions.
• The registration fee for candidates not sponsored by the government is Sh7,200, payable directly to KNEC via the E-Citizen platform.