KNEC Issues New Tough Rules To Teachers Ahead Of KCPE And KCSE Exams

By Getrude Mathayo / Published October 31, 2022 | 11:21 am

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KNEC instructed teachers to warn candidates not to fall prey to fraudsters who circulate fake examination materials. The teachers were also tasked with developing strategies that would curb exam malpractices

"None of those images being circulated are genuine examination papers. I challenge anyone to present an examination paper before the exam date,” KNEC stated.

The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has spelled out regulations that must be adhered to ahead of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, and the inaugural Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA)

“None of those images being circulated are genuine examination papers. I challenge anyone to present an examination paper before the exam date,” KNEC stated.

One supervisor will be in charge of at least 200 candidates. The invigilators who will be hired will be responsible for supervising twenty candidates. While supervisors and invigilators will be recruited from other schools, principals will serve as center managers.

According to KNEC, only certified teachers would be involved in the activity. To help KNEC effectively execute its mandate, Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to deploy over 250,000 teachers. TSC chief executive officer, Nancy Macharia, instructed sub-county executive directors to vet teachers who will oversee the exercise.

“You must identify, nominate, and vet center managers, supervisors, and observers,” stated Macharia. Both the KCPE and KPSEA will consist of multiple-choice questions. The examination papers will also have unique characteristics and will not be opened until the exercise begins.

The first Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) will be given to Grade 6 learners at the same time that standard 8 pupils take the (KCPE) tests. Candidates for the KCPE and KPSEA will practice on Friday, November 25, and take the examination from Monday, November 28 to Wednesday, November 30.

The (KCSE) examinations will then begin one month later, from December 2 to December 23, beginning on Friday, December 2.