NAIROBI, Kenya- As students across Kenya brace for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams starting Monday, Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang assures that comprehensive plans are in place to ensure smooth, fair, and stress-free assessments.
With over 1.3 million primary candidates and nearly one million secondary students set to take their exams, the Ministry of Education has taken crucial steps to create a supportive testing environment for all participants.
Dr. Kipsang expressed satisfaction with the extensive preparation efforts made by teachers and schools nationwide to help students enter the exam period with confidence.
Speaking during a recent inspection visit to Malel Primary School in Uasin Gishu County, he emphasized that both KCSE and KPSEA candidates have been well-prepared to showcase their knowledge without facing unexpected challenges.
“Our candidates will be assessed on what they’ve learned, not beyond that,” Kipsang remarked, reinforcing the focus on fair assessments aligned with each student’s academic journey.
For KPSEA candidates, the Education Ministry is prioritizing a calm, focused atmosphere free from the presence of armed security guards. Instead, the usual teaching staff will oversee exams, ensuring a supportive and familiar setting.
“Our teachers have been guiding students through 60pc of their assessments already, and we’re committed to keeping this final stage as comfortable as possible,” noted Dr. Kipsang.
This approach aligns with the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to reduce stress for younger students, enabling them to focus on their exams with confidence.
In contrast, the high-stakes KCSE exams will see a collaborative effort between school administrations and the Interior Ministry to ensure a secure and fair environment.
With a focus on preventing malpractices, both educational and security authorities are fully prepared to maintain exam integrity.
Dr. Kipsang confirmed that extensive training and coordination with school principals and headteachers have been completed, aiming to support Form Four candidates through a secure and transparent process.
“The students can be assured they’ll be tested on what they have learned,” he added.
With these preparations in place, Kenya’s annual exams are set to proceed smoothly, offering students the chance to complete this crucial academic milestone.
