Matiang'i, who has written to commission chairman Wafula Chebukati, told journalists on Monday that the repeat will likely interfere with the school calendar should IEBC turn down his request.
The Cabinet Secretary said he made the request so they have time for planning.
He noted the ministry and all stakeholders have taken measures to ensure the national exams take place as scheduled.
"We are ready to mount the 2017 exams. All activities have taken place to ensure that by October 23 all exams start," he said.
The CS noted KCSE will take place from October 23 to November 29
"The exams will intensify from November 6 to 29. We intend to conduct KCPE on November 1 and 2," he said, adding rehearsals are expected to take place on October 31.
"The ministry is currently training examiners and inspecting all the examination and marking centers. We can confirm that we are totally ready."
Matiang'i reiterated that failure to consider the request will result in far-reaching repercussions on the entire education sector including form one selection and placement.
"We request the political class to pay some attention to the welfare of our children. Let them be sensitive to the learning environment," he said.
He added this is the shortest term in the school calendar and that campaigns have resumed at a critical time - when candidates need to concentrate.
Several leaders and clergymen have called for peace and asked politicians not to attack Supreme Court judges who nullified the election.
ACK Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit said the backlash is unnecessary and urged IEBC to ensure Kenyans get a free, fair and credible fresh election.
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