KCSE 2026: Number of Candidates Who Have Died Rises as CS Ogamba Gives Update

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has confirmed the deaths of three candidates undertaking the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, Ogamba identified the deceased as Otieno Congestina Achieng’ of Alaru Central Mixed Secondary School in Rachuonyo West Sub-County, Homa Bay County; Cornelius Kiplagat Rotich of Katebee Secondary School in Turbo Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County; and Vivianne Adhiambo Owiti of Dhene Secondary School in Gem Wagai Sub-County, Siaya County.