The Ministry of Education has moved two Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination centres in Marsabit County following security concerns arising from clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced on Monday, November 2, that the affected centres in Moyale Sub-County had been relocated to protect candidates and ensure the national examinations proceed without disruption.
The ministry said the decision was part of measures to address emerging challenges during this year’s national examinations, which began on October 19, 2026.
“We are at the ready to take such measures as may be necessary to address any emerging challenges to the examination processes,” the ministry stated.
Ogamba confirmed that the two centres were moved in response to insecurity caused by the ongoing clashes along the international border.
Despite the incident, the ministry reported that the national examinations and assessments had largely proceeded smoothly since their commencement.
The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) concluded on Wednesday, October 28, followed by the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), which ended on Friday, October 30.
The compulsory KCSE examination papers began on Monday, November 2, following two weeks of examinations in elective subjects with relatively few candidates, including foreign languages, music and technical subjects.
This year’s KCSE examination has registered 1,048,355 candidates across 10,693 examination centres nationwide.
The ministry assured candidates, parents and other stakeholders that it was prepared to address any challenges that could interfere with the examination process, including security threats in affected regions.
It also announced special arrangements for seven candidates receiving hospital treatment and five others held in correctional facilities to sit their examinations.
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The Ministry of Education commended candidates, examination officials and members of the public for supporting the administration of the national assessments and examinations.
It further urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and report suspected examination fraud or malpractice through the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) toll-free numbers, 0800721410 and 0800724900.
The ministry said public cooperation would help ensure examination results accurately reflected candidates’ efforts and academic performance.
The relocation comes days after the government warned parents and teachers against falling victim to fraudsters claiming to have access to leaked examination papers.
On Saturday, October 31, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo cautioned Kenyans against paying individuals promising to obtain examination papers illegally, warning that those involved in such schemes would face action.
He urged parents and teachers not to be deceived by people seeking to make money by exploiting concerns surrounding the national examinations.
