This archive report was first published on 10 May 2021.
On Monday, President Uhuru Kenyatta received the results of the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, a day before their official release to the public.
The briefing, attended by top education officials, including Education CS Prof George Magoha, Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua, and TSC CEO Nancy Macharia, marked a significant milestone in the examination process.
President Kenyatta congratulated the 2020 KCSE candidates for their outstanding performance, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. He also thanked education sector stakeholders for their efforts in ensuring a smooth administration of the examinations.
During the event, the President witnessed the swearing-in of Prof Fatuma Chege as the Principal Secretary of the new State Department for Implementation of Curriculum Reforms within the Ministry of Education.
Expressing confidence in Prof Chege's ability to steer the implementation of the new curriculum, President Kenyatta tasked her with leading the roll-out process, saying, "You have been at the forefront in the development of this curriculum. You know what needs to be done."
