Nyamira County has rolled out a special support framework to ensure learners facing emergencies or medical challenges do not miss their national examinations.
County Commissioner Erastus Mbui affirmed that the government is prioritising the welfare of candidates sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), pledging that no registered learner will be left behind due to illness or unforeseen hardship.
While flagging off exam materials in Nyamira South Sub-county on Monday, Mr Mbui revealed that emergency plans—including hospital-based invigilation and rapid-response reporting—are in place for candidates who fall ill or face unexpected disruptions.
“Our priority is that every registered candidate gets a chance to sit their papers. If a student falls sick or faces difficulty, we will deploy support so they can be examined wherever they are,” he said.
He cited a recent case where two KJSEA learners completed their assessments in a hospital through special arrangements with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and the local education office.
Security has also been tightened across all 195 examination centres in the county, with routine patrols and supervisory checks scheduled throughout the examination period.
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“We will not allow any interference, malpractice or disruption. Our centre managers have strict instructions to follow KNEC rules, and our officers are on standby round-the-clock,” Mbui added.
County Director of Education Joshua Kaga urged school heads to file incident reports promptly, noting that delays often affect candidates’ chances.
KNEC official Julius Otieno also reminded officers to verify and safeguard exam packets to maintain exam integrity.
Nyamira has 21,611 KCSE candidates registered this year, including candidates in private centres.
By Seth Mogambi
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