The Ministry of Education has moved the 2025 examinations into the marking phase, with Education CS Julius Ogamba announcing that more than 32,000 examiners will work under heightened integrity controls to ensure fairness in the release of results.
Ogamba on Friday said 32,558 examiners have been posted to 40 centres across the country, where strict monitoring measures have been put in place. He said examiners from centres previously linked to malpractice have been excluded to maintain credibility.
The CS said the conclusion of the final KCSE paper, Physics Practical, marks the end of a four-week examination period that ran without disruption. He praised personnel who had handled the tests, saying centre managers often began their day well before dawn to ensure all procedures were followed.
“Their consistency and discipline have been central to the success of this examination season,” he said.
Ogamba said the Ministry is committed to a marking process that reflects fairness at every step. He emphasised that the public must remain alert even after the written papers are completed, saying examination integrity continues during marking.
“We remind candidates, parents, and the public that vigilance does not end with the examinations,” he said. He encouraged anyone with credible information on malpractice or collusion to report it confidentially through KNEC’s email or toll-free numbers. “Every report will be treated with utmost seriousness to protect the sanctity of our certification,” he added.
The CS said the Ministry is also supervising the marking of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). He said the goal is to release KJSEA results by December 11 to give parents enough time to arrange school placements ahead of the festive season.
He said the results will be used to guide placement into Senior School based on learner strengths and the three pathways: Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences and STEM.
He said early release will help families prepare for admissions without rushing at the end of the year.
Ogamba said the end of KCSE does not mark the end of national assessments, as TVET examinations continue until December 5 across 752 institutions. He said the Ministry remains firm that the same level of honesty applied during KCSE will guide every step of ongoing assessments.
He said the Ministry is determined to defend the integrity of examinations and ensure the marking process reflects the effort candidates put into their studies.
“As we transition to the marking phase, the Ministry assures all candidates and the public that fairness will prevail,” he said.
