Kajiado County has reported a sharp drop in the number of pregnant candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations this year.
Kajiado County Director of Education Martine Cheruiyot said the figure reduced from 26 in 2024 to 12 in 2025.
Cheruiyot welcomed the improvement, attributing it to sensitization and empowerment programs targeting schoolgirls. “This decline shows that our efforts to equip girls with knowledge and empower them to make informed choices are bearing fruit,” he said.
The director further noted that the 2025 KCSE examinations in Kajiado were conducted without any cases of malpractice. He praised the integrity of the process, highlighting that thorough inspections were carried out, especially in private centres. “We inspected every centre closely to ensure compliance, and I am proud to say that all stakeholders upheld the highest standards of integrity,” Cheruiyot emphasized.
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Unlike last year, when logistical challenges forced the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to deploy helicopters to distribute papers in remote areas, this year’s exercise ran smoothly. “Last year the situation was so difficult that we needed helicopters to reach remote areas, but this year the problem did not recur,” Cheruiyot recalled.
Despite the positives,Kajiado reported three candidates hospitalized during the exam period due to various ailments, while two others tragically passed away.
A total of 14,720 students sat for the KCSE exams across 163 centres in Kajiado, both public and private. Learners and teachers have expressed optimism about strong performance
By Masaki Enock
