2023 KCSE Exams Release Date: What We Know So Far
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has become a focal point of attention as students, teachers, and parents eagerly await the release of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.
These results hold immense significance, serving as a critical determinant for the academic and professional future of thousands of students across the country.
Amidst mounting anticipation, KNEC has moved to clarify the official release date for the 2023 KCSE examination results.
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Contrary to an online news story flagged by KNEC, which suggested the results would be announced between December 16 and December 22, the Examination Council stated that the KCSE examinations are still in the process of being marked. The results will be out when they are ready.
“KNEC has made no such statement. Marking of KCSE is ongoing and the results will be released when they are ready,” the Exam Council clarified.
The release of results would be led by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, with assistance from officials from the Ministry of Education, Kenya National Examinations Council, Teachers Service Commission, and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, according to the fake statement.
Teachers Updates understands that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) welcomed distinguished guests from various African countries this week.
The delegation, comprising representatives from foreign examinations boards, is in Kenya to observe the meticulous processing of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.
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This collaborative initiative highlights Kenya’s commitment to embracing a continental approach to educational evaluation.
A lot of examination centershave completed the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams successfully.
The KCSE exams began on October 10 and concluded on November 24 with physics practicals, with a total of 903,260 applicants taking the exams.
KNEC’s response comes amid controversy surrounding the Ministry of Education and the Examinations Council over flaws discovered following the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu admitted to the Education Parliamentary Committee that the KCPE examinations released on November 23 were riddled with inaccuracies.
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The CS attributed the KCPE exam issues to the company contracted to manage the QR code used for reporting results. Machogu insisted that the errors were out of control but noted that they had been resolved.
Machogu also rejected rumors that KNEC secured a contract to a local firm to print the 2023 national exams.
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KNEC Clarifies 2023 KCSE Exams Release Date
