Education CS Migos Orders Consolidation of Exam Centers for Conflict-Affected Schools.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos directed that schools impacted by ethnic clashes should be consolidated into single examination centers to ensure that learners in affected regions do not miss their national exams.
This decision follows rising ethnic tensions in Tana River, leading to widespread displacement and school closures.
In response, Migos visited the affected schools to assess the situation and reassure students and parents.
He confirmed that exams would proceed as scheduled, with students from insecure locations relocated to nearby secure centers.
According to Migos, this multi-agency approach involves collaboration between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Interior, and other government departments.
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He emphasized that all students would have access to their exams, even if it means moving them from their original centers to safer, centralized locations.
“We are working in a multi-agency team with the Ministry of Interior and many other ministries to ensure that no learner will miss their exams,” CS Migos stated.
Schools Closed Due to Clashes
Eight primary schools have been closed due to the ethnic crisis in Tana River, impacting students’ access to education and exams. The closed schools include:
- Jajabu
- Matangala
- Nanihi
- Subo
- Tune
- Gamano
- Darime
- Mitobini
Across Kenya, national exams began on Monday, October 28. Grade six students are taking the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), and form four students are sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
With over 2.2 million students registered for exams, security concerns have come to the forefront, particularly in regions marked by recent ethnic violence and instability.
Security Reinforcements in Baringo
In Baringo, County Commissioner Stephen Katwa announced the deployment of 2,000 security officers to safeguard examination centers, aiming for smooth exam administration.
Katwa mentioned that Baringo has been largely peaceful and expressed optimism that there would be no significant disruptions to the exams.
The Ministry of Education also unveiled measures to curb cheating, including the setup of special courts to prosecute exam malpractice cases.
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Migos warned that examination irregularities would face strict penalties, with authorities identifying high-risk areas for potential cheating.
This warning serves as a deterrent to anyone planning to engage in or facilitate examination malpractices.
Education CS Migos Orders Consolidation of Exam Centers for Conflict-Affected Schools.
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