Inside the 2025 KCSE Exams: Candidate Numbers, Security Measures, and What Changed
A full breakdown of the 2025 KCSE exams, including candidate numbers, supervision, and exam integrity.
The 2025 KCSE examinations were conducted on a massive national scale, involving over 993,000 candidates across 10,765 secondary schools. The exams ran from October 21 to November 14, supported by more than 110,000 education and security personnel.
The scale of coordination highlighted Kenya’s growing capacity to administer large-scale national assessments securely. Supervisors, invigilators, and officers worked jointly to ensure exam integrity.
Despite the massive numbers, cases of malpractice remained minimal, reflecting improved monitoring systems and stricter enforcement protocols.
This year’s KCSE will be remembered not only for results, but for how the examination process itself evolved—embracing accountability, transparency, and digital oversight.
FAQs
How many candidates sat KCSE 2025?
Approximately 993,226 candidates.
How long did the exams run?
From October 21 to November 14, 2025.
