NAIROBI, Kenya- Ogamba revealed that 621 candidates, representing just 0.064pc of the 965,501 students who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, were implicated in cheating.
Offenses ranged from possessing unauthorized materials and mobile phones to collusion and impersonation.
“These cases were reported in 198 out of 10,754 exam centers, making up 1.841pc of the total centers,” Ogamba stated. Investigations are underway, and those found culpable will face consequences.
Despite these challenges, the Education Ministry reiterated its dedication to upholding the sanctity of national examinations.
To enhance efficiency, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) enlisted 32,800 examiners this year, a significant increase from 2023’s 29,876.
Marking of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) has been completed, with reports expected to reach schools by January 2025.
This year, over 1.3 million KPSEA candidates braved harsh weather and security challenges, including 28 students who sat their exams from hospital beds, demonstrating extraordinary resilience.
In an effort to modernize learning facilities, the government allocated KSh65.2 billion toward free secondary education in 2024. Junior secondary schools received KSh35.3 billion, while primary schools benefited from KSh9.36 billion in capitation grants.
Ogamba lauded the collaborative efforts of stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and other government departments, in ensuring a successful examination and academic calendar.
