25,849 candidates start Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams in Kisumu
Kenya National Examinations Council assures integrity of national tests as 246 schools begin examinations on Monday.
The 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations began in Kisumu County on Monday, November 2, with 25,849 candidates registered to sit the tests in 246 schools.
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Chairman Professor Julius Nyabundi assured candidates and parents that adequate measures are in place to safeguard the exams' integrity. He oversaw the opening of the examination container at the Kisumu Central Deputy County Commissioner’s office and reported no irregularities so far.
Kisumu County Director of Education Magare Onduso confirmed adequate preparations and security arrangements, including two security officers per school, to prevent malpractice. This is the second-last KCSE examination under the current system.
Why it mattersStudents in Kisumu County are taking their national secondary school examinations.