Prof Julius Nyabundi has been reappointed for a second four-year term as the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), President Ruto announced in a gazette notice on Friday. The renewal takes effect from March 13, reinforcing continuity in the strategic leadership of the examination body. Nyabundi is a
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Omtatah’s Ultimatum to KNEC Over KCSE Sign Language Grading
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has taken a firm stand against the Kenya National Examinations Council regarding its management of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education results.On January 13, just four days after the results were announced, Omtatah issued a stringent seven-day ultimatum to the examination body, citing what he
Ruto Hails 2025 KCSE Results as 270,000 Qualify for University
President William Ruto praised the 2025 KCSE results. He called them a key achievement for Kenya's schools.He got this update from Education CS Julius Ogamba. The meeting took place at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County. It happened before the official release.In an X post on January 9, 2026,
National Exams Begin for 3.4 Million Kenyan Learners Under Tight Security
The national examinations commenced yesterday for over 3.4 million students from both public and private institutions across the nation, signifying an important event in Kenya's educational timeline. The assessments encompass Grade Six (KPSEA), Grade Nine (KJSEA), along with KILEA and KPLEA for students following the competency-based curriculum.Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba,
Lugulu Girls School celebrates KCSE Results after Delay
Teachers and students at Lugulu Girls School in Bungoma are overjoyed following the release of the 2024 KCSE results, which had previously been withheld by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). The school achieved an impressive mean grade of 9.3417, with 99 percent of its students—672 out of 676—qualifying for
KNEC releases 2024 KPSEA results for primary school learners
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has officially announced the release of the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) results. In a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday, KNEC confirmed that the results, which are a crucial part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), are now accessible via the Competency-Based