By KPC Reporter
The 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results were released on Thursday.
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Acting CEO Evaleen J. Mitei said the release was “a landmark moment for our country.”
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Speaking during the ceremony attended by senior government officials, Mitei praised the role of teachers in administering the new competency-based assessment.
More than 176,000 teachers were involved in the exercise, including 24,277 centre managers, 26,632 supervisors and 125,719 invigilators.
“On behalf of the TSC, I celebrate all our teachers for this commendable job,” she said.
The KJSEA represents a shift from traditional one-off examinations to a system that emphasises practical skills, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Mitei said teachers had shown “remarkable flexibility and innovative leadership” in adapting to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) model.
Learners who sat the assessment between October 27 and November 6 will transition to Grade 10 in January 2026.
“Congratulations on crossing this milestone. However, remember this wasn’t the finish line but just a stop on your adventure,” Mitei told the pioneer class.
The Commission highlighted ongoing efforts to address teacher shortages.
In the past two years, 76,000 teachers have been recruited, with another 24,000 junior school interns expected to report in January.
Additionally, 9,159 vacancies were advertised to replace natural attrition, while promotions for 21,313 teachers are being finalised.
Mitei said the Commission continues to prioritise professional development, noting that 229,000 primary school teachers and 84,165 junior school teachers have already been trained for CBE. Currently, 30,800 senior school teachers are undergoing retooling ahead of the Grade 10 intake.
She assured the country that teachers are prepared to receive the new cohort in January.
“Your dedication drives us to serve you better and strengthen our education system. Let us push together for the quality education every Kenyan child deserves,” she said.
