The Ministry of Education has moved two national examination centres in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County. The decision follows insecurity caused by clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Capital FM reported the story, which AllAfrica republished.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba announced the relocation in a statement on Monday. He said clashes between rival clans had raised fears for the safety of candidates and examination staff in the border region. According to Ogamba, the move is one of several government measures to protect candidates. It also aims to keep the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams running without disruption.
The ministry has also made special arrangements for other candidates who cannot sit the exams in normal centres. Seven hospitalised candidates will sit their papers, as will five candidates held in correctional facilities.
Ogamba said contingency measures are in place so that every eligible candidate can sit the exams. This applies despite security, health or other logistical problems. He said the government is ready to deal with new challenges throughout the exam period. He also assured candidates, parents and other stakeholders of continued support.
This year's KCSE has 1,048,355 candidates sitting papers in 10,693 examination centres across the country. The exams opened earlier with elective subjects. The compulsory papers, which have the largest number of candidates, started on Monday.
Ogamba thanked candidates, contracted examination professionals and the public for supporting the exams. He also urged Kenyans to report suspected exam malpractice to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). The council's toll-free numbers are 0800721410 and 0800724900.