Makueni County’s Quality Assurance and Standards Manager, Dr. Samson Arodi has confirmed that everything is in place for this year’s national examinations, with a total of 91,778 candidates eagerly anticipating the KPSEA, KCPE, and KCSE examinations.
He said that for the KPSEA examination, there are 26,835 candidates, comprising 14,272 boys and 12,533 girls. Simultaneously, the KCPE examination has 34,794 candidates, with 18,217 boys and 16,575 girls.
“A total of 30,149 candidates are expected to sit for the KCSE examination, with 15,059 being girls and 15,090 boys,” Dr. Arodi stated.
He also disclosed that there are nine sub counties in the region, and each will have at least 2 or 3 containers to facilitate the secure storage and distribution of examination materials.
“Precautions have been taken to identify schools susceptible to rainfall, and alternative measures are in place to ensure the safe delivery of examination papers,” the Manager assured.
He further there are a total of 973 KCPE examination centres, 420 KCSE examination centres, and 996 KPSEA examination centres.
Dr. Arodi mentioned that necessary vehicles have already been identified to transport the examination materials to these centres, accompanied by the usual complement of security officers to ensure their safety.
Additionally, County Adult Education Officer, Prisca Nduku, reported that a total of 104 candidates are taking the KCPE and KCSE examinations this year.
“Specifically, there are 31 males and 6 females sitting for the KCPE, while 31 females and 36 males will be taking the KCSE in the county,” she revealed.
Moreover, Officer in charge of Makueni GK prison Joshua Mutiso said 9 inmates are sitting for KCPE this year.
By Lydia Ngoolo
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