2026 KJSEA Examination Timetable: Official Dates, Subjects and Schedule

The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) 2026 is scheduled to begin on Monday, 26 October 2026, with the written examination sessions running through Friday, 30 October 2026.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has published the official KJSEA 2026 examination timetable. Schools, teachers, parents and Grade 9 learners should use the official KNEC timetable as the primary reference for examination dates, times and instructions.

Important: The timetable and any subsequent instructions issued by KNEC should take precedence over information published on other websites.

KJSEA 2026 Rehearsal

The KJSEA rehearsal is scheduled for:

Friday, 23 October 2026

Learners should use the rehearsal to familiarise themselves with the examination arrangements, reporting procedures and expectations before the written examinations begin.

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KJSEA 2026 Examination Timetable

Day 1 - Monday, 26 October 2026

English

Time	Examination
8:30 am - 10:10 am	English Language
11:10 am - 12:55 pm	English Composition & Literary Analysis

The examination times for learners using Braille and for Hearing Impaired candidates differ. Schools should refer to the official KNEC timetable for the applicable duration.

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Day 2 - Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Kiswahili and Kenyan Sign Language

Time	Examination
8:30 am - 10:10 am	Kiswahili Lugha
8:30 am - 10:10 am	Kenyan Sign Language
11:10 am - 12:55 pm	Kiswahili Insha na Utangulizi wa Fasihi
11:10 am - 12:50 pm	Kenyan Sign Language

Special examination durations for candidates using Braille are provided in the official KNEC timetable.

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Day 3 - Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Mathematics and Agriculture

Time	Examination
8:30 am - 10:30 am	Mathematics
11:30 am - 1:10 pm	Agriculture

For Grade 9 learners, Mathematics and Agriculture are both scheduled on the same examination day, making effective preparation and time management particularly important.

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Day 4 - Thursday, 29 October 2026

Integrated Science, Social Studies, Creative Arts & Sports

Time	Examination
8:30 am - 10:10 am	Integrated Science
11:10 am - 12:40 pm	Social Studies
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm	Creative Arts & Sports

Learners will have breaks between the examination sessions as indicated in the official timetable.

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Day 5 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Pre-Technical Studies, Religious Education and Integrated Science Paper 2

Time	Examination
8:30 am - 10:10 am	Pre-Technical Studies
11:10 am - 12:40 pm	CRE, IRE or HRE
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Integrated Science Paper 2

The final day includes several examination sessions, making Friday, 30 October 2026 an important day for Grade 9 candidates.

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KJSEA 2026 Projects

Some KJSEA assessment components are completed through projects before the written examination period.

The timetable provides for the following project periods:

Subject	Project Period
Creative Arts & Sports	May - July 2026
Pre-Technical Studies	July 2026
Agriculture	July 2026

Schools and learners should follow the instructions issued by KNEC regarding the administration and assessment of these projects.

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Complete KJSEA 2026 Schedule at a Glance

Date	Day	Main Examinations
23 Oct 2026	Friday	Rehearsal
26 Oct 2026	Monday	English
27 Oct 2026	Tuesday	Kiswahili, Kenyan Sign Language
28 Oct 2026	Wednesday	Mathematics, Agriculture
29 Oct 2026	Thursday	Integrated Science, Social Studies, Creative Arts & Sports
30 Oct 2026	Friday	Pre-Technical Studies, CRE/IRE/HRE, Integrated Science Paper 2

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Prepare for KJSEA 2026 Early

With the examination period approaching, Grade 9 learners should not wait until the final days to discover gaps in their preparation.

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Official KNEC KJSEA Timetable

For the authoritative examination timetable and any subsequent updates, always check the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) website.

Official KNEC website:
https://www.knec.ac.ke/

Official 2026 KJSEA timetable:
https://www.knec.ac.ke/2026-kjsea-timetable/

KNEC examination timetables:
https://www.knec.ac.ke/timetables/

Disclaimer: KJSEA.CO.KE is an independent education and revision-resource website. The official examination dates, times and instructions are determined by KNEC. Candidates, parents and schools should confirm any changes or additional instructions directly from KNEC.

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KJSEA 2026 Revision Materials

The examination timetable tells you when the papers will be taken. The remaining question is whether your learner is adequately prepared for them.

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