KNEC announces 2026 exam dates as 3.6 million prepare to sit tests
Election
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will deploy 342,005 contracted professionals to oversee national examinations and assessments involving 3,634,846 candidates between October 16 and November 20.
KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere announced the figures on Monday during the launch of the 2026 National Examination and Assessment Season, saying extensive preparations had been put in place to ensure the exercise is conducted smoothly and with the required integrity.
“The Council will administer assessments and examination to a total of 3,634,846 candidates between 16th October and 20th November 2026. KNEC will engage a total of 342,005 contracted professionals to facilitate the conduct and management of the field administration process,” Njengere said.