KCSE 2026: Govt moves 2 exam centres in Marsabit over insecurity as 1M candidates sit exams
The government has relocated two Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination centres in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, following insecurity linked to clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the decision was taken as a precaution to protect candidates and examination officials after violence in the neighbouring country…
Two examination centres in Kenya's Marsabit County were moved due to insecurity resulting from clan disputes near the Kenya-Ethiopia border. This action was taken to protect students and exam staff as the 2026 KCSE examinations commenced on Monday, with over a million candidates writing their papers. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migo Ogamba stated that the relocation showcased the Ministry of Education's readiness to address any security risks or disruptions to the national exams.
He emphasized the Ministry's preparedness to take necessary steps to protect examination processes from emerging challenges. Out of the 1,048,355 registered candidates, 7 were being examined under special arrangements due to hospitalization and 5 were in correctional facilities. The KCSE main papers, which include compulsory subjects with a large number of candidates, began on Monday, while elective subjects involving fewer candidates were conducted earlier in the week.
The ministry has implemented special provisions to ensure that candidates facing exceptional circumstances are not disadvantaged. Ogamba cautioned candidates, teachers, exam officials, and the public about cheating and malpractice, urging them to report any irregularities through the Kenya National Examinations Council's toll-free hotlines.
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