The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is ramping up preparations for the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) with a massive examiner training initiative. The second phase of training has kicked off today the 4th of July 2025, focusing on equipping trainers who will, in turn, prepare over 14,500 examiners by August 12, 2025. This follows Phase One in April, where 7,273 examiners were already trained.
Dr. David Njengere, KNEC CEO, emphasized the critical role of examiners in maintaining fairness and integrity in national assessments. “Together, they will be invited to score 2025 learners who will sit KJSEA in November this year. I urge you to participate fully in this training. You will be the quality and standard setters, equipping examiners with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to uphold the highest standards,” he said.
The KJSEA exam is a pivotal assessment for Kenyan learners, and KNEC is leaving nothing to chance. The rigorous training ensures that examiners are well-prepared to handle the marking process accurately and consistently. With rising concerns over exam malpractice, this initiative reinforces KNEC’s commitment to credible and transparent evaluations.
Trainees will undergo thorough sessions on scoring methodologies, ethical standards, and the use of digital tools to enhance efficiency. The goal is to minimize discrepancies and ensure that every student’s performance is assessed fairly.
As the November exams approach, parents, teachers, and students can be confident that KNEC is taking proactive steps to safeguard the integrity of the KJSEA. With over 14,500 examiners set to be fully trained, Kenya’s education system is poised for another credible national assessment.
