KJSEA 2026 exams conclude as KCSE enters 3rd week

The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) concluded on October 30, 2026, as Grade 9 students across the nation completed their final examinations, signaling the end of the national assessment period. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) released the timetable for the day, detailing the subjects candidates would tackle as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations entered their third week.

KJSEA candidates began their final day at 8:30 am with Pre-Technical Studies (912/1), which concluded at 10:10 am. Those requiring Braille accommodated the additional time to complete the paper by 10:40 am. Following a half-hour break, the religious education papers commenced at 11:10 am, encompassing Christian Religious Education (CRE), Islamic Religious Education (IRE), and Hindu Religious Education (HRE), lasting one hour and thirty minutes for most candidates.

Braille candidates enjoyed an extended two-hour timeframe. After a 50-minute intermission, Integrated Science (905/2) commenced at 2:00 pm and concluded at 3:00 pm, with Braille candidates remaining until 3:30 pm. Meanwhile, KCSE students engaged in practical examinations throughout the day, commencing at 8:00 am with Home Science Clothing Construction, Art and Design, Power Mechanics, Electricity, Drawing and Design, Aviation Technology, and Computer Studies.

Most practical papers were scheduled for two hours and thirty minutes, while Art and Design extended to four hours. Braille candidates for Home Science Clothing Construction were allotted three hours for their examination. KNEC expressed congratulations to all candidates for their successful completion of the KJSEA, urging them to maintain examination integrity and emphasizing the importance of calmness, focus, and confidence during the assessments.

KCSE examinations were set to continue the following week, with students scheduled to sit the remaining papers as dictated by the official timetable.