According to the new memo released by the cabinet secretary, all primary schools are expected to close on October 25, 2017.

The Kenya certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) will kick off on Monday, October 30, with a rehearsal before the exam starts on October 31 and end on November 2, 2017.

The first KCSE exam paper will start on October 30, 2017 has opposed to its early date of October 29.

Students in Form one, two and three will close for the Christmas holiday on October 24, 2017.

Last year's KCSE examinations took place between November 7-30.

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