Education Ministry Lauds Examination Management Teams As KNEC Records Malpractice 46 cases
The government has implemented rigorous measures to safeguard the integrity of national examinations.
Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary (PS) for Basic Education, stated that no significant incidences of misconduct have been reported since the examinations began two weeks ago.
The PS ascribed this to the multi-sectoral strategy used in administering the examinations and praised teachers and security agencies for their zealous efforts to ensure the exam ran successfully.
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Dr. Kipsang, who oversaw the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Kisumu Central, urged examination center managers, invigilators, and security officials only to relent once all the tests were completed.
He mentioned that the first week had been successful, with no papers being exposed earlier than scheduled. This, he believed, would ensure equal opportunities for all children to demonstrate their learning.
He encouraged examination center managers and invigilators to resist the temptation to allow cheating during the exams.
Dr. Kipsang assured the coaches that they had done their best and encouraged them not to worry because the students would also do their best.
The PS also stated that the Ministry of Education was on track to execute the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education task force.
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He claimed that proposals to have Junior Secondary schools housed in primary schools and a new finance mechanism for higher education have already been implemented.
Kipsang said that the ministry was working on a session paper that would be filed in Parliament to kickstart the implementation of the remaining recommendations.
He indicated that the situation would prompt several legislative amendments and the creation of new laws to facilitate the complete implementation of the report.
Kipsang urged other stakeholders to work together to overcome the education system’s difficulties.
He also mentioned a partnership with the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to construct classrooms and science laboratories to tackle the existing shortage.
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As efforts to close the gaps continue, he challenged nearby schools to share available resources.
This comes as the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) warns KCSE candidates about fake exam papers on social media.
Dr David Njengere, KNEC CEO, stated that the KCSE exam papers posted on social media are fake and aim to defraud candidates.
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) issued a warning to KCSE candidates regarding counterfeit exam papers circulating on social media.
Dr. David Njengere, KNEC CEO, emphasized that the KCSE exam papers shared on social platforms are fraudulent and intended to deceive candidates.
He affirmed the efficacy of the new standards and KNEC’s commitment to ensuring credible results this year.
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Njengere highlighted the documentation of 46 cases of malpractice across the country, emphasizing that they do not compromise the integrity of the exams.
He assured that the examinations would undergo thorough scrutiny during the marking process to detect any malpractice.
The CEO outlined various measures implemented to ensure timely delivery of exam papers to schools in areas heavily affected by rainfall.
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Education Ministry Lauds Examination Management Teams As KNEC Records Malpractice 46 cases
