03/06/2026
Msaka Hails 2026 JCE Examinations as Most Organised Yet
Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka SC, has described the 2026 Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations as the most organised examinations the country has ever experienced, citing the smooth administration of the tests across the country.
Msaka made the remarks during a visit to Lilongwe Girls Secondary School, where he monitored the progress of the examinations and interacted with education officials.
The minister said the examinations had so far proceeded without any major challenges, noting that no issues had been reported since the commencement of the exercise. He said approximately 161,000 candidates are sitting for the examinations at various centres nationwide.
He added that the examinations provide an important opportunity to assess the knowledge and skills learners have acquired, as well as the quality of teaching being offered in schools across the country. According to Msaka, the results will help determine the progress being made in Malawi's education sector.
Msaka further expressed optimism that this year's candidates will perform better than last year's cohort, which recorded a 77 percent pass rate. He said improved results would be a clear indication that the country's education system is making positive strides.
The minister also highlighted the impact of the government's free secondary education policy, saying that examination fees for most candidates sitting for the JCE examinations were paid by the government. He described this as an important milestone in the implementation of free secondary education in Malawi.
Headteacher for Lilongwe Girls Secondary School, Loyce Kumtamula, said the school was well prepared for the examinations and that candidates were writing their papers in a conducive environment. She expressed confidence that the learners would perform well, attributing this to the school's commitment to quality teaching and adequate preparation throughout the academic year.
