KJSEA Examiner Dies at Machakos Marking Centre
According to the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), the deceased Nicodemus Mutua Mutuku had been actively involved in the KJSEA marking process, which began on November 7, 2025. Mutuku served as a team leader for the Creative Arts and Sports Paper
An examiner participating in the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) marking exercise died on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Machakos Girls High School
According to the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), the deceased Nicodemus Mutua Mutuku had been actively involved in the KJSEA marking process, which began on November 7, 2025
Mutuku served as a team leader for the Creative Arts and Sports Paper
KNEC noted that Mutuku was a long-serving examiner, having previously marked the now-defunct Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations before transitioning to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system
He was also a teacher at Nduluni Junior School in Makindu Sub-County, Makueni County
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“We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Mr. Mutuku’s family, friends, loved ones and fellow examiners,” KNEC CEO Dr. David Njengere said in a statement on Tuesday
The marking exercise commenced shortly after the KJSEA examinations were completed on November 6, 2025
The Ministry of Education has indicated that results for the Junior Secondary assessments will be released on December 11, 2025
Writer : Mweru Mbugua
