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KNEC opens online Item-writing training for senior school, vocational teachers

Item writing is the process of developing individual questions or tasks used to assess a learner's knowledge, skills and competencies. The process goes beyond simply writing questions. Assessment items need to be linked to the curriculum, test the intended learning outcomes and be clear enough to allow learners to demonstrate what they know and can do

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Treasury releases Sh1.5 billion as KNEC settles KCSE, KJSEA teachers' marking dues
Education and Career

Treasury releases Sh1.5 billion as KNEC settles KCSE, KJSEA teachers' marking dues

In a statement issued on Thursday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had completed the disbursement of the outstanding balances to the examiners' respective bank accounts following the release of funds by the National Treasury.

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Over 151,000 CBE learners fail to complete Junior School
Education and Career

Over 151,000 CBE learners fail to complete Junior School

Figures from the 2025 National Assessment Insights show that the cohort that started Grade 3 in 2019 had 1.28 million learners. By the time they reached Grade 9 in 2025, the number had reduced to 1.13 million. This represents an 88.17 per cent retention rate, meaning 151,691 learners dropped out before completing junior school.

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KNEC sets April 30 deadline for verification of exam candidate details
Education and Career

KNEC sets April 30 deadline for verification of exam candidate details

The information to be verified includes correct spelling and order of names, gender, date of birth, school of registration, and citizenship status. Citizenship is to be marked as (C) for citizens and (N) for non-citizens. Parents are also required to confirm the subjects registered for each learner.

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Knec to begin local printing of national exams amid funding challenges
Education and Career

Knec to begin local printing of national exams amid funding challenges

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok told the National Assembly’s Education Committee on Wednesday that Sh147 million has been earmarked in the proposed 2026/27 budget to purchase a machine for printing optical mark recognition forms locally. He said this investment is a key step in modernizing the country’s exam administration system.

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KNEC announces online and residential training for 2026 KJSEA, KCSE examiners
Education and Career

KNEC announces online and residential training for 2026 KJSEA, KCSE examiners

Teachers and tutors who wish to apply must meet strict requirements. Applicants should be actively teaching the relevant subjects at the level being examined or higher. They must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission or the Public Service Commission and hold at least a Diploma in Education.

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