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Schools to Reopen on January 4 as Government Sets Dates for Final 8-4-4 KCSE Year

Education 04, Nov 2026 / By Maureen Onyango

Kenya’s 2027 school year starts January 4, with term dates, holidays and national exams set out as the final 8-4-4 KCSE approaches in November for family plans.

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