More than 960,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates are set to start their examinations on Tuesday, marking a crucial milestone in their academic careers.
The exams will take place across 10,755 centres nationwide, with the first week featuring subjects such as French, German, Sign Language, Arabic, Music, and Home Science.
At Kereri Girls High School in Kisii, school management expressed optimism about the preparation of over 800 candidates.
However, stakeholders have voiced concerns regarding the state of the road network, particularly after the collapse of a bridge in Nyamache, which poses challenges in the timely transportation of examination materials.
Dr. Samuel Siringi, chair of Bobasi Professionals, highlighted this issue, stating, “The bridge has taken more than a year to reconstruct, which may hinder the smooth collection of exam papers.”
In Murang’a County, Ann Kiilu, the county education director, assured parents that preparations to facilitate over 31,000 candidates were complete. She emphasized that unauthorized access to exam centres would be strictly managed.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Collins Oyuu urged invigilators to foster a supportive examination environment while advocating for heightened security in insecurity-prone areas.
As the exams commence, the Ministry of Education has implemented new guidelines, including the rotation of centre supervisors and secure storage of mobile devices to uphold examination integrity.
With the KCSE exams scheduled alongside the Key Stage Primary Education Assessment (KPSEA), the nation is focused on ensuring a successful and safe examination period for all candidates.
