By Kipilat Kaptuya
Leaders from West Pokot County have petitioned the government to put in place strict measures to avert exam malpractices as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) examinations go on.
Led by Kapenguria Legislator Samuel Moroto and Mnagei Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Richard Todosia, they asked the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to ensure that no irregularities are registered during this year’s exams.
“To have a national examination that is free from cheating, the state requires all stakeholders to work together as a team. This involves open sharing of information that relates to malpractice and measures put up to curb the same. The Ministry of Education should put up a sustained and effective campaign to promote the credibility of the national exam council. We don’t want any kind of cheating in exams that will affect the lives of our children. Teachers should also be on the lookout,” said Mr. Moroto.
The leaders vowed to take KNEC to task if examination results for any school in the county are cancelled.
“It was a shame to see the results of learners in various schools cancelled. Supervisors should be cautious and not indulge in any kind of exam cheating,” he said.
In 2021 KCSE, results for two schools in the County were cancelled over involvement in exam cheating while also in 2017 results for two schools were canceled by the exam body.
“We don’t want to hear anything about exam cancelling. This kills the morale of learners hence affects their future lives,” added the MP.
The leaders made an impromptu visit at Nasokol Girls High school on Sunday evening where Mr. Moroto urged learners to work hard and be close to teachers.
MCA Todosia wished the girls success in their examinations.
Nasokol Girls High school Principal Susan Ombiri said 310 candidates will sit for the national examination in the school.
