The Education Ministry has relocated two KCSE centres in Moyale following border clashes.
The Education Ministry has moved two examination centres to protect candidates and staff amid clan clashes along the border.
The Ministry of Education has relocated two Moyale KCSE centres following clan clashes along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. The affected centres are in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the move aims to protect candidates and examination personnel. It also seeks to keep the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations running without interruption.
In a statement dated Monday, November 2, Ogamba cited security concerns arising from fighting between rival clans. He said the government had contingency measures to help eligible candidates take their examinations despite emerging challenges.
Beyond the relocation of the Moyale KCSE centres, the ministry has arranged examinations for seven hospitalised candidates. It has also made special arrangements for five candidates in correctional facilities.
More than one million candidates sit KCSE
Nationally, 1,048,355 candidates are taking the 2026 KCSE examinations across 10,693 centres. The examination schedule began with elective subjects, while compulsory papers with large candidate numbers started on Monday, November 2.
Meanwhile, Ogamba assured candidates, parents and other stakeholders that the government would continue supporting the examination process. He said officials remained ready to respond to security, health and logistical challenges throughout the examination period.
The Cabinet Secretary also commended candidates, contracted examination professionals and the public for supporting the national examinations.
To help tackle examination malpractice, he urged Kenyans to report suspected cases to the Kenya National Examinations Council. Members of the public can use KNEC’s toll-free numbers, 0800721410 and 0800724900.
