The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) began nationwide on Monday, 26 October 2026, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba overseeing the distribution of assessment materials in Makueni County.
Ogamba witnessed the opening of a Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) examination container and the distribution of materials at the Makindu Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner’s Office.
He later visited Kiambani Comprehensive School to monitor the administration of the assessments.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba distributing tests. Photo: Courtesy.
The government deployed multi-agency teams from the Ministries of Education and Interior and National Administration to ensure the secure handling of assessment materials and the smooth administration of the examinations.
Under the 2026 KJSEA timetable, learners were scheduled to sit English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 on Monday, with additional time allocated to candidates with hearing impairments and those using Braille.
The timetable also outlined Mathematics and English examination sessions, with adjusted completion times for candidates requiring special examination arrangements.
