The Ministry of Education has dismissed a viral online notice claiming that schools will reopen later than scheduled, terming the report completely fake.
On Wednesday, August 19, the State Department for Basic Education issued an urgent warning to parents, guardians, learners, teachers, and the general public against relying on the misleading information. Official statements confirm that the circulating post did not originate from the ministry and that Term Three calendar dates remain unchanged. Learners must report to school on August 24, as originally planned.
“FAKE NEWS ALERT: The post circulating on social media claiming that school opening has been postponed is FAKE,” the State Department declared.
“Parents, guardians, learners, teachers, and the public are urged to ignore it. Term 3 begins on August 24, 2026, as earlier communicated,” the department added.
The clarification arrives less than a week before the official start of Term Three, successfully diffusing widespread confusion among families preparing for the return to school. The fraudulent notice had falsely alleged that Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba ordered a postponement of reopening until September 15 for senior schools and all secondary institutions.
Education authorities urge everyone to disregard those claims and trust only verified updates from official Ministry of Education channels.
2026 Term Three Calendar & National Examination Timetable
According to official guidelines, schools will open for the crucial third and final term on August 24, 2026, running for nine structured weeks before closing on October 23, 2026. National assessments will kick off immediately after closing.
| Assessment / Event | Scheduled Dates |
| Term Three Duration | August 24, 2026 – October 23, 2026 |
| KPSEA (Kenya Primary School Education Assessment) | October 26, 2026 – October 29, 2026 |
| KILEA (Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment) | Starts October 26, 2026 |
| KJSEA (Kenya Junior School Education Assessment) | Starts October 26, 2026 |
| KPLEA (Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment) | Starts November 2, 2026 |
| KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) | November 2, 2026 – November 20, 2026 |
| December School Holidays | 8 Weeks (Following KCSE Completion) |
With national examinations set to commence across various competency-based curriculum levels immediately following the term, officials stress the importance of adhering strictly to the published academic schedule.
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