Students Miss KNEC Teacher Exams After Being Omitted from Registration List.
Twelve student teachers from Tana River and Garissa County, who were scheduled to take the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) exams, stormed the Garissa Police Station in search of answers after discovering their names were missing from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) registration list.
Their exclusion left them unable to sit for the exams, preventing them from completing their studies and advancing toward their teaching careers.
Despite making the required payments, the affected students were shocked to find they were not registered. They had each paid over Ksh50,000 through a KNEC officer, fully expecting to be included in the list. However, upon arrival at the examination venue, they realized their names were absent, leaving them stranded and uncertain about their future.
The student teachers demanded action against the director responsible for their registration, calling for either a refund of their fees or immediate permission to sit for the exams. They insisted that authorities intervene to address the issue, holding those accountable for the mishap responsible.
Among the affected students, Mohammed Chirau explained that they had made several attempts to pay the KNEC examination fee but still found their names missing. He noted that two candidates who were supposed to be registered for diplomas were instead listed under the certificate category, further complicating their situation.
Noor Kosar, another student among the stranded group, expressed deep frustration and urged for assistance, emphasizing their urgent need for justice. Meanwhile, the affected students remained uncertain about their next steps, while their peers continued with their exams, leaving them feeling left behind and disheartened.
ECDE Examination Requirements and Fees
The KNEC administers ECDE exams as part of the Teacher Education Examinations (TEE) to certify the qualifications of aspiring early childhood educators. Every candidate intending to become an ECDE teacher must pass these exams to receive certification.
KNEC provides both Proficiency Certificates and diploma exams for ECDE teachers. Candidates who do not meet the direct entry requirements for the certificate course must first complete a proficiency certificate exam. The fees for an ECDE Certificate exam amount to Ksh8,140, while those pursuing a diploma must pay between Ksh14,500 and Ksh20,000 per term.
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Starting in 2025, KNEC announced that repeat candidates for the ECDE Diploma in Teacher Education (DTE) and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) will retake their exams through a reassessment portal. This new measure aims to streamline the examination process and provide a structured system for students who need to resit their exams.
While these policies seek to ensure proper certification, the affected student teachers continue to demand justice, calling for KNEC and relevant authorities to address their grievances and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Students Miss KNEC Teacher Exams After Being Omitted from Registration List.
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