The 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations officially began today across the country, with a smooth start reported in Gucha Sub-County, Kisii County.
Speaking during the morning briefing before the opening of the examination container at 7:00 a.m., Gucha Sub-County Director of Education, David Akhalea, urged teachers and supervisors to uphold integrity and allow candidates to tackle the exams independently.
“By now, the candidates are well prepared. Let them do the papers on their own without any form of assistance. Do not be tempted to compromise the integrity of the examination,” Akhalea emphasized.
He reminded teachers and invigilators to observe punctuality, noting that keeping time was essential for the smooth running of the exams. He added that the second session container would be opened at 12:30 p.m.
Akhalea further directed teachers to promptly report any cases of missing candidates to ensure timely intervention by education authorities.
In Gucha Sub-County, the KCSE examinations are being conducted in 22 examination centers.
Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Esther Kungu, who supervised the early morning exercise, assured education officials of adequate security and logistical support from the government.
“All centers are well-secured, and our officers are ready to respond to any issue that may arise. We are committed to ensuring the integrity and safety of this year’s KCSE examinations,” she said.
In today’s papers, candidates sat for English Functional Skills in the morning session and Chemistry Paper One in the afternoon.
The national examination, administered by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), marks a major milestone for the 2025 cohort as they complete their secondary education under tight security and standardized supervision across the country.
By Misheba Alfred
