[PHOTOS] Day One: How KCPE, KPSEA exams went down

Some candiates wrote their papers in hospitals while some, in prison.

In Summary
  • The KCPE and KPSEA exams commenced on Monday, October 30, and are set to end on Wednesday, November 1.
  • Before entering the examination roos, the candidates were subjected to a search, where the invigilators were to check on unnecessary and unwanted items.
by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter
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30 October 2023 - 20:53
A male invigilator inspects KPSEA boys candidates at Kitui Central Primary School grounds during start of the exam on October 30, 2023
A male invigilator inspects KPSEA boys candidates at Kitui Central Primary School grounds during start of the exam on October 30, 2023
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At least 1,415, 315 candidates on Monday began their KCPE exams,

It is the last KCPE exam to be done in the country after 38 years of its implementation.

The ministry is replacing the 8-4-4 curriculum with the Competency-Based Curriculum which is a 2-6-6-3 system.

On Monday, the candidates sat for the Mathematics, English and composition papers.

Before entering the examination roos, the candidates were subjected to a search, where the invigilators were to check on unnecessary and unwanted items.

Some candidates wrote their papers in hospitals while some were in prison.

Class eight candidates being inspected before they sit for their KCPE exams in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
Class eight candidates being inspected before they sit for their KCPE exams in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
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Halima Juma, a KCPE candidate at Kitui Central Primary School prays before writing her exam on October 30, 2023.
Halima Juma, a KCPE candidate at Kitui Central Primary School prays before writing her exam on October 30, 2023.
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Invigilator, Haron King'oo distributing English KCPE papers to students at Roysambu primary school, Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
Invigilator, Haron King'oo distributing English KCPE papers to students at Roysambu primary school, Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
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Students heading to their classrooms ahead of their English KCPE paper at Roysambu primary school, Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
Students heading to their classrooms ahead of their English KCPE paper at Roysambu primary school, Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
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Officers with exam papers at St Georges Primary School as KCPE, KPSEA exams begin in Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
Officers with exam papers at St Georges Primary School as KCPE, KPSEA exams begin in Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
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A student during the English KCPE paper at Roysambu primary school, Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
A student during the English KCPE paper at Roysambu primary school, Nairobi on October 30, 2023.
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President William Ruto presiding over KCPE exams in Kikuyu Township Primary, Kiambu county on October 30, 2023
President William Ruto presiding over KCPE exams in Kikuyu Township Primary, Kiambu county on October 30, 2023
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President William Ruto officiated the beginning of the exams at Kikuyu Township Primary School.

He urged the pupils sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examinations to do their best.

Passing a message of encouragement, the President told the students to remain confident as they entered the examination rooms.

"To all candidates who are doing this exam today, I wish you all the best and success in these exams. As you go into the exam room know that you are not alone so be confident, do your best," Ruto said on Monday.

The KCPE and KPSEA exams commenced on Monday, October 30, and are set to conclude on Wednesday, November 1.

A total of 1,282,574 candidates are participating in the KPSEA assessments.

A security officer having a chat with invigilator before KCPE exams sarted in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
A security officer having a chat with invigilator before KCPE exams sarted in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
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President William Ruto hands a KCPE candidate his examination papers at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023
President William Ruto hands a KCPE candidate his examination papers at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023
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Kitui Central deputy county commissioner Dorcas Rono and sub county education director, Mary Shallo, during distribution of KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the container at the county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023
Kitui Central deputy county commissioner Dorcas Rono and sub county education director, Mary Shallo, during distribution of KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the container at the county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023
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Kitui Central Primary School head teacher Michael Kaboro during KCPE and KPSEA exam papers distribution exercise at the Kitui county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023.
Kitui Central Primary School head teacher Michael Kaboro during KCPE and KPSEA exam papers distribution exercise at the Kitui county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023.
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Class eight candidates lining up to be inspected before they sit for their KCPE exams in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
Class eight candidates lining up to be inspected before they sit for their KCPE exams in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
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Kitui Central Primary School head teacher for virtually-impaired, Stephen Mutembei, with his assistant teacher Deborah Muthei during distribution of KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the container at the county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023/
Kitui Central Primary School head teacher for virtually-impaired, Stephen Mutembei, with his assistant teacher Deborah Muthei during distribution of KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the container at the county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023/
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Tiva Primary School head teacher Duncan Muatha is escorted by a security officer after collecting KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the Kitui county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023
Tiva Primary School head teacher Duncan Muatha is escorted by a security officer after collecting KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the Kitui county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023
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Security and education officers during KCPE and KPSEA exam papers distribution exercise at the Kitui county commissioner’s office on October 30, 2023.
Security and education officers during KCPE and KPSEA exam papers distribution exercise at the Kitui county commissioner’s office on October 30, 2023.
Image: PAUL MUTUA

The  KAPSEA assessment will be done to monitor learner achievement and not the placement of candidates.

Unlike in KCPE exams where candidates are rated out of 100 per cent, KPSEA only accounts for 40 per cent of the final score.

The other 60 per cent comes from classroom-based continuous assessment tests conducted in Grades 4, 5 and 6.

They are also tested in Creative And Social Sciences (C.A.S.S) which includes Arts and Crafts, Music, Social Studies, and Religious Education.

A security officer briefs teachers and invigiltaors before KCPE exams sarted in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
A security officer briefs teachers and invigiltaors before KCPE exams sarted in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
Image: ROBERT OMOLLO
President William Ruto and Education CS Ezekiel Machogu posing for a photo with KCPE and KPSEA candidates at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023
President William Ruto and Education CS Ezekiel Machogu posing for a photo with KCPE and KPSEA candidates at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023
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Kitui Central OCPD P.G.Karanja addresses head teachers of various primary schools in the sub county during distribution of KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the container at the county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023/
Kitui Central OCPD P.G.Karanja addresses head teachers of various primary schools in the sub county during distribution of KCPE and KPSEA exam papers at the container at the county commissioner’s office grounds on October 30, 2023/
Image: PAUL MUTUA
KCPE and KPSEA candidates at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023
KCPE and KPSEA candidates at Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu on October 31, 2023
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Invigilators pointing at container before KCPE exams started in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
Invigilators pointing at container before KCPE exams started in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
Image: ROBERT OMOLLO
Class eight candidates lining up to be inspected before they sit for their KCPE exams in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
Class eight candidates lining up to be inspected before they sit for their KCPE exams in Homa Bay on October 30, 2023
Image: ROBERT OMOLLO

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