The security team in Trans Mara East, Narok County, has put in place measures to ensure the smooth and secure administration of the upcoming national examinations.
Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Joel Korir said security and education officials had been briefed on their respective roles and responsibilities ahead of the examinations.
Korir said the sub-county had 4,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates scheduled to sit their examinations in 36 centres, alongside 113 centres for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).
He said all candidates were ready for the examinations, adding that education and security stakeholders were working together to ensure the exercise proceeded without disruptions.
“All stakeholders have been briefed on their respective roles, and we are working together to ensure the examinations are conducted smoothly,” said Korir.
Security and logistical arrangements
Addressing the press, he said elaborate security and logistical arrangements had been made to safeguard the integrity of the examinations, adding that no detail had been left to chance.
“We have adequate vehicles and security personnel to support the exercise. We have also put measures in place to ensure that the examinations are not disrupted in the event of heavy El Niño rains,” he said.
Korir noted that centre managers, deputy principals, invigilators and supervisors would be required to remain in schools throughout the examination period to ensure proper coordination and adherence to examination regulations.
He added that examination centres would be out of bounds to members of the public to minimise interference and maintain a conducive environment for candidates.
The DCC further said all non-essential activities in schools had been suspended to give candidates adequate time and space to prepare for and sit their examinations.
“We want our candidates to concentrate on their examinations without unnecessary interruptions. All stakeholders must play their part in ensuring the exercise is conducted successfully,” he said.
Contingency plans for heavy rains
Korir, however, acknowledged that poor road conditions could pose a challenge to the transportation of examination materials, particularly in the event of heavy rainfall.
He assured residents that contingency measures had been put in place to address any logistical challenges that might arise during the examination period.
“We are aware that some roads may become difficult to use if the rains intensify, but we are prepared to deal with such challenges and ensure the examinations proceed as planned,” added Korir.
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