Accra:Murang’a Preparations for this year’s national examinations in Murang’a County are complete, with thousands of candidates set to take the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and other assessments for learners in basic education.
According to Kenya News Agency, the County Director of Education, Philip Wambua, announced that 32,487 candidates, comprising 15,835 boys and 16,634 girls, are registered for the KCSE examinations, which will be conducted in 336 centres across the county.
Additionally, 25,334 candidates will sit the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) in 567 centres, while 24,093 candidates will undertake the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) in 618 centres. For the Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA), 91 candidates are registered in 10 centres, with another 91 set to take the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA). The county also has 106 private candidates registered for the KCSE.
Wambua emphasized that education officials, security officers, and examination centre supervisors were briefed and trained between October 6 and 9 to ensure smooth administration of the exams. He warned examination officials against laxity and stressed that only authorised personnel would be allowed into examination centres, with strict adherence required from candidates to examination regulations.
He highlighted the importance of ensuring candidates do not leave the examination room before completing their papers unless accompanied by an invigilator of the same gender. Contingency plans have been established to protect candidates and examination materials from potential disruptions due to expected heavy rains, especially in landslide-prone areas. Vehicles have been mobilised for the timely transportation of examination materials, and arrangements are in place to relocate candidates if necessary.
Wambua urged examination officials to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities that might compromise the exam’s integrity. He also cautioned candidates against engaging in examination malpractices, noting that last year, 22 students in Murang’a had their results cancelled due to such issues. He reiterated the county’s commitment to delivering credible examinations and encouraged candidates to adhere strictly to the rules.
