The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has outlined the subjects for the Grade 9 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) 2025. The assessment covers several subjects, each testing different competencies as per the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Grade 9 (KJSEA 2025 Examinable Papers
- English (901) – Two Papers (Paper 1 and 2)
- Kiswahili (902) – Two Papers (Paper 1 and 2)
- Mathematics (903) – One Paper
- Kenya Sign Language (904) – Two Papers
- Integrated Science (905) – Two Papers (Theory and Practical)
- Agriculture and Nutrition (906) – Two Papers (Theory and Project)
- Social Studies and Life Skills (907) – One Paper
- Christian Religious Education (CRE) (908) – One Paper
- Islamic Religious Education (IRE) (909) – One Paper
- Creative Arts and Sports (910) – Two Papers (Theory and Practical)
- Pre-Technical Studies (911) – Two Papers (Theory and Project)
Subject Paper Breakdown
1. Kiswahili
- Paper 1 – Multiple-choice questions (Lugha)
- Paper 2:
- Section 1 – Insha
- Section 2 – Fasihi Simulizi
- Section 3 – Novela
- Section 4 – Tamthilia
- Section 5 – Ushairi
- Total Marks: 50
2. Agriculture and Nutrition (906)
- Paper 1 (906/1):
- Section A – Multiple-choice questions (30 marks)
- Section B – Structured questions (40 marks)
- Practical Assessment: 3 tasks
3. Integrated Science (905)
- Section A – Multiple-choice questions (30 marks)
- Section B – Structured questions (40 marks)
4. English (901)
- Paper 1 (901/1) – Multiple-choice questions (50 marks)
- Paper 2 (901/2):
- Imaginative composition – 15 marks
- Oral narrative – 10 marks
- Poetry – 5 marks
- Novella – 10 marks
- Play – 10 marks
- Total Marks: 50
5. Mathematics (903)
- Multiple-Choice Questions:
- Q1–Q7: Numbers
- Q8–Q10: Algebra and Inequalities
- Q11–Q17: Measurement
- Q18–Q19: Geometry and Construction
- Q20: Data Handling and Probability
- Structured Questions:
- Q21–Q28: Numbers (29%)
- Q29–Q31: Algebra and Inequalities
- Q32–Q37: Measurement
- Q38–Q39: Geometry and Construction (Angles using compass and ruler)
Note:
- No single question should exceed 5 marks.
- Structured questions should account for 80% of total marks.
KNEC Grade 9 KJSEA Sample Assessment Papers and Marking Schemes
KNEC has provided sample assessment papers for various subjects for students and teachers to prepare, you can download them here.
- Mathematics English 1 & 2: Download here
- Kiswahili: Download paper 1 & Download paper 2
- English: Download paper 1 & Download paper 2
- Social Studies: Download here
- CRE: Download here
- IRE: Download here
- HRE: Download here
- Integrated Science: Download paper 1 & Download paper 2
- Pre-Technical Studies: Download paper 1 & Download paper 2
- Agriculture and Nutrition: Download paper 1 & Download paper 2
- Creative Arts and Sports: Download paper 1 & Download paper 2
- Kenya Sign Language: Download paper 1 & Download paper 2
