Record Clarified on Term 3 Resumption
The Ministry of Education has issued a press statement addressing social media reports that claimed a delay in the third-term academic schedule. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools will reopen on Monday, August 24, 2026, as originally scheduled.
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Regional and County Directors of Education have been instructed to ensure that all basic education institutions and Diploma Teacher Training Colleges follow the approved calendar without unauthorized adjustments.
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INSTITUTION TYPE REOPENING DATE CLOSING DATE TERM DURATION
Basic Education Schools August 24, 2026 October 23, 2026 9 Weeks
Teacher Training Colleges August 24, 2026 November 6, 2026 11 Weeks
Key Operational Guidelines for Term 3
National Assessments On Track: The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will administer national assessments starting October 26, 2026. Examinations scheduled for this cycle include KPSEA, KILEA, KJSEA, KPLEA, and KCSE.
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Restriction on Non-Academic Activities: To maximize instructional time during the short 9-week term, all inter-school visits, sports, and non-essential co-curricular activities remain suspended throughout Term 3.
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Regulated School Hours: Day institutions are expected to conduct formal classroom instruction strictly between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM, with internal co-curricular activities concluding by 4:45 PM.
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Official Resources & Guidance
Parents, teachers, and guardians are advised to ignore unverified social media notices and rely solely on official circulars released via the Ministry of Education Portal. Detailed reports on the announcement can also be accessed through news outlets like The Star and The Eastleigh Voice.
