The Ministry of Education has banned all social and extra-curricular activities as schools resume for the third term.
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok says that the third term is designated as an examination season, and students have to make final preparations for the various examinations and assessments.
Meanwhile, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released timetables for the various examinations.
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE) will kick off on 21st October 2025, and end on 21st November 2025. The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), on the other hand, will start on 27th October and end on 5th November 2025.
The Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) will kick off on 27th October and end on 30th October 2025, the Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) will start on 27th October and end on 30th October 2025, while the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will start on 27th October and end on 29th October 2025.
“To enhance focus on effective preparation for national examinations/assessments and minimize disruptions, the Ministry shall implement strict controls on extra-curricular and social activities during the Third Term,” PS Bitok says in a statement seen by TV47 Digital.
Consequently, the Ministry has announced that there shall be no prayer sessions for candidates involving parents, outsiders, or external visitors. However, regular prayer and worship activities conducted by school chaplains and teachers within the school community shall remain unaffected.
Likewise, activities such as Annual General Meetings (AGMs) shall not be held during Third Term, but will be scheduled and conducted exclusively during the First and Second Terms of the school calendar year.
“Prize-giving ceremonies, thanksgiving events, and dedicated prayer days for candidates shall be held during the Second Term. Annual leave for officers during the examination period is hereby cancelled,” PS Bitok added.
By Michael Majanga
