Nairobi:The government of Kenya has reiterated the importance of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) as integral parts of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system. These assessments are designed to evaluate the competencies, skills, and knowledge of learners, distinguishing them from traditional examination approaches.
According to Kenya News Agency, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, speaking at the Deputy County Commissioner’s Office in Lang’ata, Nairobi, emphasized that the assessments focus on measuring the learners’ ability to apply the knowledge acquired during their studies. He assured that the process was progressing smoothly with adequate logistical and security measures in place.
Ololtuaa urged students to remain calm and demonstrate the skills they have learned, stressing the importance of maintaining integrity during the assessments. He warned that any attempts to compromise the integrity of the assessments would be dealt with strictly According to law. He also highlighted the collaboration between the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission, the Kenya National Examinations Council, and the Ministry of Interior in monitoring the assessments nationwide.
To address potential disruptions due to El Niño, Ololtuaa stated that contingency measures, including additional transport and storage solutions, had been arranged in vulnerable areas. He called on parents to support their children at home during the assessment period by providing time for revision and encouraging discipline.
During a visit to Madaraka Comprehensive School, Ololtuaa observed the distribution of assessment materials and encouraged learners to uphold high standards of integrity. Nairobi-West Regional County Commissioner Rose Chege affirmed the readiness of security and education officials to oversee the assessments through a coordinated multi-agency approach. Chege assured that the security personnel’s role was to safeguard the assessment materials, allowing students to focus on their evaluations calmly.
