Examinations
Government warns principals against blocking students from national exams
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.
KNEC releases teacher assessment results ahead of KCSE exams
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.