This morning, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba officially opened the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) container at the Bureti Deputy County Commissioner’s Offices in Litein, Kericho County, marking the official start of this year’s national examinations and assessments.
The exercise signalled the commencement of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA), and Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment.
In a post on his Facebook Post page after the opening ceremony, CS Ogamba visited Kipsigis Girls High School in the same county to monitor the progress of the examinations. He expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness. He commended teachers, candidates, and examination officials for maintaining calm and order as the exams began.
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“Today marks a proud moment for Kenya’s education sector as millions of our learners sit these assessments. We have ensured that every examination centre is adequately prepared and secure,” said CS Ogamba.
The Cabinet Secretary adde that the government’s commitment to upholding integrity and credibility in the examination process through the deployment of enhanced security features, strict phone-use protocols, and personalised question papers bearing each candidate’s name and index number.
“These measures are designed to ensure that the results reflect the honest work and effort of our learners,” Ogamba emphasised.
According to the official KNEC timetable, the first day of the KPSEA examinations featured Mathematics and English papers. The sessions began at 8:30 a.m. with Mathematics, followed by a short break, after which candidates sat for English later in the morning. Learners with special needs, including those using Braille, large print, and hearing-impaired formats, were also accommodated.
The week-long national assessments will continue to test learners’ competencies under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with each day covering specific learning areas.
Education officials across all counties have been directed to maintain vigilance and support to ensure a peaceful and credible exercise throughout the examination period.
By Joseph Mambili
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