PS Kipsang’ Announces Drastic Drop in KCSE Exam Malpractice Cases for 2024.
Dr. Belio Kipsang’, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Basic Education, reported a significant reduction in cases of exam malpractice during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams this year.
After supervising the distribution of the 2024 KCSE exam papers in Kikuyu sub-county on Friday, Dr. Kipsang’ noted that the use of mobile phones during the exams had decreased to its lowest level in recent years.
Dr. Kipsang’ highlighted that incidents of attempted mobile phone use during the exams were notably fewer compared to previous years. He expressed satisfaction, stating that the 2024 KCSE exam process was running smoothly and had experienced the lowest number of mobile phone-related breaches, marking a significant achievement in exam integrity.
“So far we have run quite a good exam, the number of incidents of attempted sneaking in mobile phones has been very minimal compared to any other year, this has been our best year in terms of doing the exams the right way,” Dr. Kipsang’ said.
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The PS commended the exam officials for their role in maintaining order and ensuring the exams were conducted efficiently. He also acknowledged the media for promptly reporting issues that required the ministry’s attention.
This collaboration, he said, helped in maintaining the high standards set for the examination process.
Warning to Officials Engaging in Malpractice
Despite the success, Dr. Kipsang’ issued a caution to the few officials involved in any form of malpractice, warning that such actions put their careers and professional integrity at risk. He urged all exam officials to adhere strictly to the guidelines to uphold the credibility of the exams.
The PS mentioned that in cases where exam centers were reported as lacking registered candidates, the involved administrators would face legal consequences. This accountability, he emphasized, is critical for preserving the integrity of the national examination system.
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This year, the Ministry tasked teachers with managing the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) while deploying security officers to escort vehicles carrying examination materials.
The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring the fairness, transparency, and security of exams and assessments by implementing stringent measures to protect the materials and processes involved.
PS Kipsang’ Announces Drastic Drop in KCSE Exam Malpractice Cases for 2024.
