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Knec uploads KJSEA Exam Sample Papers on CBA Portal- Guide on how to download

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has now uploaded the sample papers for the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), marking a significant step in the preparation for the inaugural national examinations.

The KJSEA Exams will be done by Grade 9 leaners. The KJSEA will play a significant role in shaping students’ future career paths. Upon Grade 9 also known as Junior Secondary School, students will progress to Senior Secondary School (SSS), where they will select their career pathways.

The release of these sample papers comes as part of the ongoing transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which emphasizes the development of practical skills and knowledge over rote memorization.

KNEC has encouraged all schools to download the sample papers from the CBA portal to ensure they are fully prepared for the KJSEA.

The KJSEA, which will replace the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) is designed to offer a more comprehensive evaluation of students’ academic abilities.

HOW TO ACCESS KJSEA SAMPLE PAPERS

CBA Portal by Knec for downloading KJSEA Exam Papers
CBA Portal by Knec for downloading KJSEA Exam Papers

Junior schools can now access the KJSEA sample papers from the Knec CBA Portal. You can also download the KLSEA exam papers here: Download KNEC 2025 KJSEA Exam Papers for all subjects here

  • Access the CBA portal using the link: cba.knec.ac.ke
  • Log into the CBA portal using the assessment centre login credentials
  • Click on the Grade 8 portal
  • Click on the instructions & Sample Papers button All the uploaded papers shall be displayed To view a specific paper, click on its view button
  • To download the paper, click on the Download button

SETUP OF THE KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

The exam paper setup questions for the Grade 9 KJSEA.

Examinable Papers in Grade 9 KJSEA

901 – English (2 Papers i.e Paper 1 and 2)
902 – Kiswahili (2 Papers i.e Paper 1 and 2)
903 – Mathematics (1 Paper)
904 – Kenya Sign Language (2 Papers)
905 – Integrated Science (2 Papers i.e Theory and Practical)
906 – Agriculture and Nutrition (2 Papers i.e Theory and Project)
907 – Social Studies and Life Skills (1 Paper)
908 – CRE (1 Paper)
909 – IRE (1 Paper)
910 – Creative Arts and Sports (2 Papers i.e Theory and Practical)
911 – Pre-Technical Studies (2 Papers i.e Theory and Project)

KISWAHILI KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

Kiswahili kitakuwa na muundo ufuatao:
Karatasi ya 1 – Maswali ya kuchagua majibu (Lugha)
Karatasi ya 2
Sehemu ya 1 – Insha
Sehemu ya 2 – Fasihi Simulizi
Sehemu ya 3 – Novela
Sehemu ya 4 – Tamthilia
Sehemu ya 5 – Ushairi
JUMLA – Alama 50

AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

Paper 906/1
Section A (30 marks)
Multiple Choice Questions
Section B (40 marks)
Structured Questions
N/B
Tests were developed in terms of tasks.
There are 3 tasks

INTEGRATED SCIENCE KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

Section A (30 Marks)
Multiple Choice Questions
Section B(40 Marks)
Structured Questions

ENGLISH KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS (KJSEA)

901/1
Multiple choice questions
Marks-50
901/2
Imaginative composition -15mks
Oral narrative -10mks
Poetry -5mks
Novella:10mks
Play-10mks
Total.50mks.

MATHEMATICS

Multiple choices
Q1-Q7 Numbers
Q8-Q10 Algebra and inequalities
Q11-17 Measurement
Q18-Q19 Geometry and construction
Q 20 Data handling and probability
Structured Questions
Q21 -28 Task 1 Numbers 29%
Q29-Q31 Algebra and inequalities
Q32-Q37 Measurement
Q38-39 Task 4 from Geometry and construction of angles using pair of compass and ruler only
Q20 Data handling and probability
N/B maximum score in one question should not exceed 5marks
STRUCTURED questions maximum score 80%