This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
Published on October 15, 2019, Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has announced that all is set for the 2019 National Examinations for primary and secondary schools starting October 29.
More than one million candidates are registered for this year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations, while some 699,746 others will sit for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
Speaking during a consultative examination forum, Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Mercy Karogo assured the public and candidates that the council is fully prepared to administer the examinations.
"I want to assure the public and all our candidates that the council is fully prepared to administer this year's examination. All materials are ready, and I am calling on all stakeholders to give us the necessary support in ensuring that they are not tampered with," Karogo said.
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Chairman John Onsati emphasized the council's efforts to prevent malpractice and ensure candidates get the grades they deserve.
"Any officer who was found to have colluded with students to cheat in last year's examination is not involved in any way during this year's exams," Onsati said.
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha warned examination centre managers and other stakeholders against colluding with candidates and parents in cheating.
"My warning to them is very clear. The government is watching and those who will attempt will be punished," Magoha warned.
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia announced that all teachers will be required to be on duty during the examination period after the commission canceled leave for all staff.
