The Ministry of Education has issued new directives restricting certain school activities during the Third Term as the country prepares for the 2026 national assessments and examinations. In a circular dated September 3, the State Department for Basic Education directed schools to regulate co-curricular, social, and external-engagement activities to minimise disruptions during the examination preparation
Kenyan schools will reopen for Term 3 on Monday, 24 August 2026, kicking off a 14-week term that runs straight into national assessments and the December holidays, according to the 2026 academic calendar published by CBC Edu Kenya. In the first week, all learners are expected to report to school as exams and classes will
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued fresh updates regarding the registration status of candidates for the 2026 national examinations and assessments. In a statement dated Friday, April 17, 2026, the examination body announced that parents and guardians can now confirm their children’s registration details for the 2026 KCSE, KJSEA and KPSEA. KNEC said