KNEC has issued a warning to over 3.6 million candidates ahead of the start of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). The exams began on Monday, with the Kenya National Examinations Council releasing the timetables for the day. The assessments are part of Kenya’s broader educational reform.
The KPSEA and KJSEA exams are part of the country’s transition from the 8-4-4 education system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This shift aims to focus more on students’ skills and practical knowledge rather than traditional exams. The CBC system emphasizes continuous assessment, which is reflected in the new exams.
The transition to the CBC system began in 2022, with the goal of improving the quality of education and aligning it with global standards. The KPSEA and KJSEA are designed to evaluate students’ understanding and application of knowledge, rather than just their ability to pass standardized tests. The exams are seen as a key step in this educational transformation.
The KNEC has emphasized the importance of integrity during the exams, urging students to avoid cheating. The council has also provided detailed timetables to ensure smooth conduct of the assessments. The exams are expected to continue over several days, with results likely to be released in the coming weeks.
