CS Ogamba warns against national exam malpractice
Ogamba said the government has put in place stringent measures to safeguard the integrity of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), which will see a total of 3.4..
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has issued a strong warning against examination malpractice as national exams commence in Kenya, with 3.4 million learners participating.
- Over 342,687 contracted professionals will oversee the examinations, including centre managers, supervisors, and security officers.
- CS Ogamba emphasized a multi-agency approach involving the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and other stakeholders to ensure integrity.
- The exams include the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).
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The 2025 national examination season has commenced, with 3.4 million learners participating. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba issued a strong warning against examination malpractice. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued final guidelines for the KPSEA and KJSEA exams, which began on Monday, October 27, and run concurrently with the KCSE exams. Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok officially began the season by opening exam containers in Kibra, Nairobi, assuring the nation of comprehensive preparation for the KJSEA, KCSE, and KPSEA. PS Bitok also warned schools against barring students from exams, stating the government has released all necessary funds, including capitation.
