No Armed Security During Learners’ Assessment, Says Nyamira County Commissioner
Nyamira, Kenya, October 27, 2025 – Nyamira County Commissioner Erastus Mbui has clarified that no armed security officers will be deployed in learning centres during the ongoing Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) exercises.
Speaking on Monday morning while overseeing the dispatch of assessment materials, Mbui explained that the ongoing assessments are not formal examinations but part of a continuous process aimed at evaluating learners’ competence and guiding their placement into suitable Senior Secondary School pathways.
“Security personnel are only required during national examinations. Assessments are designed to measure learners’ competence and interests to help determine their future education pathways. Therefore, there is no need for armed officers at the centres,” Mbui stated.
The County Commissioner said Nyamira County will administer five categories of examinations and assessments this year, some of which include practical projects that began as early as January. He outlined the registration figures as follows:
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21,611 candidates for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 195 centres
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17,209 learners for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) in 455 centres
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17,786 candidates for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) in 510 centres
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26 candidates for the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) in 11 centres
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9 candidates for the Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) in 1 centre
Mbui said his office would closely monitor the ongoing assessments to ensure credibility and immediate resolution of any challenges that may arise.
“We are committed to ensuring that no hitch disrupts this crucial exercise. The assessments must be credible, fair, and free from irregularities,” he affirmed.
While addressing centre managers, Mbui underscored the importance of strict time management when collecting and returning assessment materials, urging compliance with Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) regulations.
He added that a multi-agency monitoring team comprising security personnel, education officers, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) representatives, and other key stakeholders had been established to oversee the process.
“Let us execute this assignment with honour and precision so that we can take pride in the integrity of the final results,” the County Commissioner appealed.
Mbui concluded by wishing all candidates success, urging them to remain calm and confident. He assured learners that their dedication throughout the year would be reflected in their performance, saying, “This exercise is simply a confirmation of the knowledge and skills you have already gained in class.”