3.6 Million Candidates to Sit 2026 Exams, Assessments as KNEC Announces Dates

KNEC will administer national examinations and assessments to more than 3.6 million candidates between October and November 2026.

Speaking on Monday, October 5, KNEC CEO David Njengere said the examinations and assessments will involve a total of 3,634,846 candidates during the period running from October 16 to November 20, 2026.

The large-scale exercise will require thousands of professionals to oversee the administration and management of the examinations and assessments across the country.

"KNEC will engage a total of 342,005 contracted professionals to facilitate the conduct and management of the field administration process," he said.

At the same time, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba warned candidates, centre managers, supervisors and invigilators against engaging in examination malpractice, saying those found violating the regulations would face legal consequences.

Source: Nairobi Leo