The director of Kerugoya Municipality in Kirinyaga Solomon Munene has urged parents to take extra care in preparing their children for school as they head off to sit for their examinations.
Munene emphasized the importance of ensuring children are properly covered, especially considering the rainy, cold, and muddy conditions during the examination period.
In Kerugoya, there are 55 pupils who will be sitting for KCPE and another 55 for KEPSEA.
The director of Goodshepherd, Mugo Mutong’e, said that there are 73 students taking KEPSEA exams and 120 taking the KCPE exams.
Mutong’e noted that the CBC grading system is also a concern, and he called for additional training for both teachers and parents to better understand it.
“Many parents are still struggling to grasp the curriculum despite the high publicity. I wish the taskforce had recommended adding practical subjects to the current curriculum,” he stated.
The director urged the government to enhance support for talent-related areas, allowing students to choose their preferred fields based on their abilities and interests.
Mutong’e further highlighted the disparity in resources, mentioning that public schools receive inadequate funding. He observed that students in public schools often lack access to laboratory facilities, whereas private schools are better equipped.
By Caroline Wangechi
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