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Shock of primary school learners sitting KCSE exams

Education CS Dr Julius Ogamba accompanied by PS Prof Julius Bitok before releasing 2025 KCSE results at AIC Chebisas Boys in Eldoret Uasin Gishu Country. December 9, 2026. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

It has now emerged that thousands of students are increasingly sitting the Form Four national exams while still very young.

Some of these candidates write the KCSE examination at the age they are supposed to be completing their primary school education.

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