NewzNAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has urged candidates sitting this year’s national examinations to stay calm, focused, and confident as the country enters a critical period of learner assessment. In a message of encouragement to candidates, Oburu said learners had put in months of preparation and should trust their hard work as they tackle their respective papers. “As the 2026 national exams across the country are underway, my thoughts, prayers, and encouragement are with every single one of you.
You have put in the hours, absorbed the knowledge, and prepared diligently for this moment,” he said. He urged candidates to manage their time carefully, read examination instructions thoroughly and approach every paper with confidence, cautioning against allowing pressure to undermine their performance. “Trust in your hard work, stay calm and focused, and approach every paper with confidence.
Remember to pace yourselves, read through the instructions carefully, and give it your absolute best,” Oburu said. He also recognised the role played by parents, teachers and guardians in preparing learners for the examinations, thanking them for supporting candidates throughout their academic journey. “To our parents, teachers, and guardians who have supported them every step of the way, thank you for being their anchor,” he said, wishing those who had already sat their papers and those yet to do so success.
The message comes as candidates across the country undertake the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), the 2026 KJSEA is scheduled to run from October 26 to October 30, while KPSEA candidates sit their assessments from October 26 to October 28. The KCSE examination programme includes oral and practical papers, with the main examination period extending into November.
The assessments mark an important stage for learners transitioning between levels of education, particularly Grade 9 candidates sitting KJSEA under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). KJSEA helps determine learners’ placement into senior school pathways, making it an important milestone for candidates, families and schools as the new education system continues to take… NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – President William Ruto has encouraged Grade 6 and Grade 9 learners beginning their national assessments, urging them to remain calm, trust their preparation and give their best.
In a message shared on social media on Monday, Ruto also extended encouragement to candidates sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, who are in the final stretch of their examination period. “To our Grade 6 and Grade 9 learners starting your national assessments today, and to our KCSE candidates in the final stretch: This is your moment,” the President said. He assured the candidates that their preparation had equipped them for the assessments and urged them to approach the examinations with confidence.
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