KCSE Exams to Continue Despite Public Holiday – Education CS Ogamba.
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will continue as scheduled, despite Friday being declared a public holiday.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos clarified that the recent announcement of Friday as a national holiday, in honor of the swearing-in of Professor Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President, will not disrupt the exam schedule for Form Four students.
The directive requires that all individuals involved in the administration of the KCSE exams remain on duty to ensure a seamless process.
CS Ogamba has instructed all stakeholders to attend to their roles as usual to uphold exam integrity and maintain the Ministry’s guidelines for exam administration.
In his statement, the Education CS assured the public that the holiday declaration would not impact KCSE examinations set for Friday, 1st November 2024.
He emphasized that the Multi-Agency Examinations Administration Team members are expected to report to their respective roles as scheduled to carry out the day’s activities according to the Ministry’s guidelines.
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This directive extends to all basic education institutions currently in session, ensuring uniformity in school operations despite the holiday.
Government Declares Public Holiday for Deputy President’s Swearing-In
On Thursday, Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi formally designated Friday, November 1, 2024, as a public holiday to facilitate the swearing-in of Professor Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President.
The declaration followed a High Court ruling that overturned an earlier order blocking Kindiki’s swearing-in after the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration emphasized that Friday’s holiday is intended to honor the swearing-in ceremony.
The announcement, issued under the authority of the Public Holidays Act and the Assumption of Office of President Act, was detailed in a gazette notice by CS Mudavadi.
Professor Kindiki’s swearing-in as the new Deputy President is scheduled to take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
Secretary to the Cabinet, Mercy Wanjau, specified in a gazette notice that the event would begin at 10:00 a.m.
This ceremony follows the High Court’s decision to lift the order previously halting Kindiki’s assumption of office.
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In line with this, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has officially released the names of committee members tasked with managing the preparations for Kindiki’s inauguration.
This Assumption to Office of the Deputy President committee is responsible for overseeing the ceremony arrangements, ensuring that all preparations are in place for Friday’s event.
KCSE Exams to Continue Despite Public Holiday – Education CS Ogamba.
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