2017 school term dates out as exams begin

One of the containers loaded with Examination papers. The container is under tight security at Uhuru Ni Kazi building in Mombasa. Kenya certificate of Primary Education and Kenya certificate of Secondary Education start on 1st and 7th October respectively. 23rd October 2016. Photo Omondi Onyango/Standard

Form Four exam candidates begin their practical papers this morning as the national examiner enforces strict measures to prevent cheating.

And next year’s school calendar released by authorities to reflect the General Election due on August 8, 2017, has sparked controversy, with a union saying it was not consulted.