The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) intensified its efforts to distribute assessment materials on the second day of the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). The exams, which began on Monday, are part of Kenya’s shift from the 8-4-4 education system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
KNEC’s Chief Executive Officer, David Njengere, announced the increased distribution through a post on the council’s X account on October 27, 2026. The move comes as the exams continue to test students under the new curriculum, which emphasizes practical skills and continuous assessment. Over 3.6 million candidates were warned against cheating ahead of the start of the assessments.
The transition to the CBC system aims to improve educational outcomes by focusing on student competencies rather than standardized testing. The KPSEA and KJSEA are key components of this reform, designed to evaluate students’ understanding and application of knowledge. The exams are being conducted across multiple locations in Kenya, with strict measures in place to ensure fairness and integrity.
This marks the second day of the nationwide assessments, following the initial day of testing. The CBC system was introduced in 2017 as part of a broader educational reform, with the goal of aligning Kenya’s education system with global standards. The KPSEA and KJSEA are among the first major assessments under this new framework, providing critical data on the effectiveness of the reform.
