KCSE to End in 2027, Announces KNEC CEO.
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination is scheduled to be administered for the final time in 2027, according to an announcement by KNEC CEO David Njeng’ere.
Dr. Njeng’ere revealed this update on Thursday during the release of the 2024 KCSE examination results. He noted that the public should take note of the limited timeframe remaining for this national exam.
He emphasized that individuals intending to retake the KCSE, either partially or fully, should seize the opportunity within the next three years while the exam is still available.
“I wish to remind the pub;ic that the last KCSE examination will be administered in 2027. And therefore, we wish to invite any person who wished to do a repeat either partial or full to take advantage of the remaining three chances,” he said.
Dr. Njengere also expressed his appreciation for the examiners, center managers, and other personnel whose dedication helped facilitate the successful administration of exams.
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Dr. Njengere pointed out that the candidates whose results were being released had started their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams back in March 2021.
These candidates were part of the first cohort affected by the COVID-19 disruptions. Despite these challenges, he commended their resilience in completing their KCSE exams.
A total of 965,512 candidates registered for the exam, reflecting a 7.19% increase compared to previous years. The CEO acknowledged the hard work of the center managers who ensured that all candidates registered within the required timelines.
KCSE to End in 2027, Announces KNEC CEO.
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