Full 2025 Exam Schedule Released by KNEC; Grade 6 KPSEA Candidates Warned
The Kenya National Examination Council declared severe restrictions for Grade 6 students in preparation for national assessments. The exams will commence from October 24 to October 29, 2025.
Dr. Sarah Njeru, Chief Executive Officer of KNEC, stated that candidates must arrive at testing locations 15 minutes beforehand. She cautioned that “any student arriving thirty minutes late will face severe consequences.”
Detailed timetables from KNEC show that the evaluation period will begin on October 27 with Mathematics. English papers follow the same day after a 30-minute break.
Candidates are subject to strict limitations on bringing mobile phones into examination places. Students who are discovered using electronic devices may be instantly disqualified from the entire exam.
Science subjects dominate the spotlight on the second day of exams, which begins at 8:30 AM. At 11:10 AM on that day, Kiswahili (‘Swahili language’) tests are given.
Security protocols necessitate that candidates be thoroughly searched before entering examination halls. Dr. Njeru stressed the importance of maintaining the integrity of examinations through rigorous monitoring procedures.
During the period, instructors were given strong instructions to uphold assessment integrity. “Kusaidia wanafunzi” (‘helping students’) during exams will lead to severe disciplinary measures.
The assessment schedule for Creative Arts concludes on Wednesday, October 29. The examination calendar is finished that same morning by Social Studies papers.
Candidates who need altered exam materials are accommodated through special arrangements. Users of Braille are given an extra 40 minutes for each paper.
Before exam dates, center managers must make sure that “maandalizi” (‘preparations’) are complete. All examination equipment will be protected by local security teams around-the-clock.
Officials in charge of education verified the deployment of monitors to examination centers around the country. Multi-agency groups will supervise the assessment process’s seamless operation.
Teachers are given a severe warning not to “kuingilia” (‘interfere’) with the examination process. Examination supervisors are required to immediately report any unusual behavior.
Parents were advised on how to properly prepare candidates for assessment days. Transportation plans should allow for early arrivals.
Prior to assessment days, school administrators must guarantee the “usafi” (‘cleanliness’) of examination places. All examination rooms must continue to have adequate ventilation.
The evaluation council stressed the importance of keeping calm areas around testing centers. During exam time, neighborhoods close to schools must remain silent.
