KCSE Exams Begins for Over 960,000 Candidates.
More than 960,000 students are set to commence their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams starting on Tuesday.
The first week will see candidates sit for exams in subjects including French, German, Sign Language, Arabic, Music, and Home Science. These tests will take place across 10,755 examination centres nationwide.
At Kereri Girls High School in Kisii, preparations are complete for over 800 students to sit for their exams.
The school administration expressed confidence that the candidates are well-prepared. However, education stakeholders have voiced concerns about the poor state of local roads, which could delay the delivery of exam materials.
Dr. Samuel Siringi, Chair of Bobasi Professionals, highlighted that a collapsed bridge in Nyamache might hinder the smooth collection of exam papers. The bridge has remained unrepaired for over a year.
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Meanwhile, in Murang’a County, preparations for the more than 31,000 candidates in the area have also been finalized.
Ann Kiilu, the County Director of Education, assured that unauthorized access to exam centres would be dealt with according to the law.
She made this statement during a prayer day at Kiangunyi Girls High School, where she urged parents to pray for the candidates and promised a credible examination process.
Security Concerns and KNUT’s Involvement
Collins Oyuu, Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), called on invigilators to maintain humane practices during the exams. He urged them to supervise in line with common and acceptable practices, emphasizing that students have faced many challenges in their academic journey.
However, KNUT also expressed concerns over the safety of teachers and students in insecurity-prone areas. Oyuu requested the government to enhance security in these regions to prevent any disruptions during the exams.
He stressed the importance of conducting the exams in a secure and peaceful environment, free from commotions.
On October 4, the Ministry of Education released new guidelines to ensure the smooth running of this year’s exams. Among the key measures is the rotation of centre supervisors, who will only be allowed to stay at a particular exam centre for one week.
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Additionally, the mobile phones of both supervisors and invigilators will be stored in secure locations away from exam rooms. Candidates will also receive personalized question papers.
The KCSE exams will run alongside the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), which begins on October 28. Over one million candidates are expected to sit for the KPSEA assessment during this period.
KCSE Exams Begins for Over 960,000 Candidates.
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