School principals across Kenya are required to complete the verification of school-based assessment (SBA) scores for the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) candidates by the close of business on Thursday, July 30.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has instructed all heads of institutions to log into their Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portals to confirm that SBA scores have been correctly uploaded. This step is crucial to guarantee that continuous assessment scores are accurately reflected before the upcoming national assessments.

Understanding KPSEA and KJSEA Assessment Contributions

  • KPSEA targets Grade 6 learners completing primary education. SBA scores from Grades 4, 5, and 6 make up 60% of the final score, with the national summative test contributing 40%.
  • KJSEA involves Grade 9 learners finishing junior secondary school. SBA scores from Grades 7 and 8 account for 20% of the final grade, the Grade 9 national exam contributes 60%, and the KPSEA score adds the remaining 20%.

In addition, the July 30 deadline applies to the registration of Grade 10 learners on the CBA portal, following the closure of senior school assessment centre registrations in May. Schools that have not registered as official assessment centres will be barred from enrolling Grade 10 students.

Context of the Deadline

This verification deadline comes just before schools close for the August holidays, capping a challenging second term marked by student unrest and financial difficulties. Approximately 200 schools faced temporary closures due to disruptions, including dormitory fires, but have since resumed normal operations.

Many institutions are also grappling with a KSh 22.5 billion shortfall in capitation funds, leading to debts owed to suppliers amid delays caused by technical issues and discrepancies in learner data on the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS).

School leaders are urged to complete the SBA scores verification promptly to ensure all assessment data is complete and accurate ahead of the third term national exams.