Government Dismisses Reports of Term 3 Reopening Delay
The Ministry of Education has issued a official statement dismissing social media reports claiming that the reopening of schools for the third term has been postponed.
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Speaking via official press channels, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and the State Department for Basic Education clarified that the circulating posts claiming reopening was delayed until September are entirely fake. All pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools will resume classes as originally scheduled.
Dawan Africa
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| KENYA TERM 3 2026 ACADEMIC TIMELINE |
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| EVENT | SCHEDULED DATE |
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| Official Reopening | Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Term III Duration | 9 Weeks (August 24 – October 23, 2026) |
| National Exams Begin | October 26, 2026 (KPSEA, KILEA, KJSEA, KCSE) |
| Teacher Colleges Term | August 24 – November 6, 2026 |
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Highlights from the Ministry’s Statement
1. Unchanged Academic Calendar
According to reporting on The Star, the Ministry confirmed that official term dates published at the beginning of the year remain binding. Regional, County, and Sub-County Directors of Education have been instructed to ensure full compliance across all public and private institutions.
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2. National Examination Timetable Preserved
The Ministry emphasized that keeping to the reopening schedule is critical for candidate classes. As detailed by Dawan Africa, national assessments—including KPSEA, KJSEA, KPLEA, and KCSE exams—will begin on October 26, 2026, without any calendar adjustments.
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3. Strict Ban on Non-Academic Activities
To preserve time for intensive revision during the short 9-week term, the Ministry reiterated that all school visits, non-essential extracurricular activities, and inter-school sports remain prohibited throughout Term 3.
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Information Flow:
[Social Media Rumors] ➔ [Ministry Flagged as Fake] ➔ [August 24 Reopening Confirmed]
Warning Against Unofficial Circulars
Parents, teachers, and learners are urged to disregard social media notices and verify all academic updates through official Ministry channels.
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For official guidelines and school calendar details, visit the Ministry of Education Portal or read the full report on The Eastleigh Voice.
