Homabay County Governor, Gladys Wanga has commended the local education and security authorities for their diligent efforts in ensuring the successful progression and conclusion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.
Speaking to the public in Homabay County after a courtesy call by a few Shabana Football Club fans at her office, the governor expressed satisfaction with the monitoring of the Kenya Primary School Education (KPSEA) and Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), expressing hope for a similarly successful outcome for the ongoing KCSE.
Wanga acknowledged the challenges posed by the current rainy season, making some schools difficult to reach due to worsening road conditions.
She assured the public that her office would provide additional vehicles to support the logistical needs on the ground, emphasizing the commitment to ensuring the smooth conduct of the examinations.
Aware of the hardships faced by examination centre managers, supervisors, and invigilators, some resorting to unconventional means like boarding tractors, Governor Wanga commended their resilience.
She extended her best wishes to all candidates, invoking the grace of God for their success.
The Education Director in Homabay town, Ziada Osano reassured the public regarding the safety and security of the students during the examinations.
She called for prayers for the students’ well-being and urged cooperation from the community to facilitate a peaceful completion of the remaining exam papers.
Addressing challenges like impassable roads, particularly the one leading to Magare Girls Secondary School, Osano explained that her office was collaborating with the County Commissioner to provide standby vehicles for transportation in case of obstacles.
She acknowledged the difficulties faced by security and examination officers in Ndhiwa subcounty, recounting incidents where officers had to use tractors to cross the flooded River Oyombe.
Osano highlighted the impact of flooding on schools like Maranyona and Ligudho Mixed Secondary, where examination officers had to cover long distances on foot to retrieve and return examination papers.
Despite the challenges posed by cut roads, she assured the public that security measures were in place to ensure the smooth progress of the examinations.
A resident named Charles Ombewa expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the examinations, urging all involved parties to maintain this positive momentum until the end of what he termed a “mental war” — the examination period.
By Enock Okong’o
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