Hard truths.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued strict guidelines for supervisors, directing that containers with KPSEA and KJSEA papers be opened at 6 a.m., while KCSE containers will be opened at 7...
The announcement coincides with the opening of the third term of the 2025 school calendar, which runs from August 25 to October 24.
The council noted that the shift is meant to prepare learners for a more standardized and efficient assessment format.
The change, announced during the 2025–26 budget reading, marks the first step in shifting exam-related costs to families considered able to pay, starting with those in non-public schools.