Doha:West Pokot The 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have commenced without any issues in West Pokot County. A total of 22,991 candidates are set to participate in the national exams across 226 centers within the county.
According to Kenya News Agency, Rift Valley Regional Director of Education James Indimuli confirmed that the exams started on time after the successful opening of the examination container at the West Pokot Sub-County headquarters. This event was attended by officials from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and security personnel.
The examination materials were distributed to all 226 centers, which include 223 public institutions and three private schools. The process was overseen by West Pokot County Director of Education Clarice Mwita, West Pokot Sub-County Director of Education Amos Kibet, and Deputy County Commissioner Samuel Kiarie, along with other education stakeholders.
Indimuli highlighted that transport arrangements were well-coordinated, aided by favorable weather conditions, ensuring the timely delivery of examination materials. Security officers accompanied center managers to ensure the exams were conducted smoothly and securely.
Officials from KNEC and the Ministry of Education were deployed to monitor the examinations and prevent any irregularities. The regional director expressed confidence in the collaboration between education and security stakeholders, citing the timely dispatch of examination papers as evidence of effective coordination.
The 2026 KCSE examinations are being conducted nationwide, with authorities maintaining strict measures to uphold the integrity and credibility of the national assessments.
