This archive report was first published on 13 September 2019.
Kenya's education system is gearing up for the national exams, with the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and the Ministry of Education working together to ensure a smooth and secure process.
On Friday, Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha visited Joy Town special school in Thika to conduct pre-monitoring of the national exams and observe classroom implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum. Speaking at the event, Magoha warned those planning to distribute fake examination papers, saying the ministry is vigilant and has already identified the epicentre of the cartels' operations.
Magoha noted that there are active examination cartels operating in Rongo, Kuria, Homabay, and Kisii regions, trying to trick parents into parting with their money by purporting to assist in the exams. He warned students and parents to desist from buying fake examination papers, as it would only be a waste of resources.
Magoha also clarified that the assessment of Grade 3 learners will be carried out until the end of the term, refuting reports that it would be a one-week exercise starting next Monday. The ministry has laid down proper strategies to tighten security during this year's national examinations, in collaboration with KNEC.
Already, Maralal primary school has engaged in a clean-up exercise in the town as part of the implementation of the New Curriculum, which is a requirement by KNEC for Grade 3 learners.
