The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations kicked off Monday morning.
According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, the exams will be held over a period of three weeks, ending on November 24, 2023.
903,260 candidates are registered for the examinations. The assessments will be conducted at 10,651 examination centers across the country.
The candidates began their examinations with oral and practical French, German, Arabic, Kenya Sign Language, and Music examinations.
KNEC conducted rehearsals for the examinations on Thursday, assuring that all operational aspects are in place to facilitate the smooth administration of the national exams.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Level Education Assessment (KILEA) are scheduled to commence on October 30.
The rehearsal date for KCPE and KPSEA is set for Friday, October 27.
These exams mark a significant transition, signaling the conclusion of the 8-4-4 education system as Kenya embarks on a new chapter under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).