KUPPET Demands Full Disclosure from KNEC on 840 KCSE Results Cancellations.
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for full disclosure from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) regarding the circumstances that led to the cancellation of results for 840 students due to examination irregularities.
The union is urging KNEC to provide detailed information so that parents can understand the events that caused the disqualification of their children’s results.
Julius Macharia, the Executive Secretary of KUPPET in Nyandarua County, stated that KNEC must take responsibility and explain the specific role of the 840 candidates involved in the irregularities.
He emphasized that the public needs to know how these issues arose so that accountability can be established. Macharia expressed frustration over the lack of transparency and demanded KNEC provide more than just a media statement about the cancellations.
Transparency and Accountability
Macharia questioned how the irregularities occurred, asking whether students entered examination rooms with unauthorized materials such as textbooks, or whether invigilators or supervisors were involved in assisting students.
He also raised concerns about the possibility of examinations being distributed through digital platforms and the security of such processes. He urged KNEC, as the custodian of the exams, to clarify how the examination papers were accessed by students’ devices.
In addition to the irregularities, KUPPET has received alarming reports from examiners marking the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) papers. Some examiners have claimed that certain candidates produced exact copies of the marking scheme, sparking serious questions about how this information was obtained.
Macharia insisted that KNEC and the Education Cabinet Secretary should provide an explanation of how students, particularly from specific regions, could have access to the KCSE marking scheme.
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Fear of Reporting Irregularities Among Examiners
Macharia also raised concerns about the challenges faced by examiners who attempt to report irregularities. According to him, examiners who detect malpractices during the marking process are often subjected to unnecessary scrutiny and frustration.
He highlighted that some examiners are intimidated when asked to provide evidence of their claims, leading many to ignore malpractice and not report issues. This, he argued, could contribute to the persistence of examination fraud.
As part of their role, KUPPET remains committed to upholding integrity in examinations. The union’s leadership expressed concern over the growing number of irregularities and the need for KNEC to take stronger action to safeguard the credibility of the exams.
KUPPET Demands Full Disclosure from KNEC on 840 KCSE Results Cancellations.
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