Examinations
Supreme Court announces 2025 bar exam results
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The Supreme Court released the results of the 2025 Bar Examinations on January 7, 2026, with 5,594 out of 11,420 examinees passing, achieving a 48.98% passing rate. Notable achievements include five topnotchers from the University of Santo Tomas and a Cebuano son of fisherfolk securing sixth place. Bar Chairperson Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier encouraged those who failed to persevere.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the opening of candidate registration for the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). The move follows the start of registrations for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) two weeks earlier. Officials are urging school heads to register promptly to avoid a last-minute rush.
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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the full list of passers for the February 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination on Thursday, February 19.
Kenya's Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has cautioned school heads against preventing students from sitting national examinations due to funding shortages. Speaking in Kibra on October 27, 2025, Bitok confirmed that the government has released all necessary funds, including capitation, to facilitate the ongoing exams. This assurance comes amid prior concerns from school principals about delayed payments.
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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released 2025 teacher assessment and examination results, accessible via the CBATE portal for colleges that have paid in full. This announcement comes as over 960,000 students begin the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. The results cover various teacher education programs, aligning with Kenya's shift to competency-based education.