Govt Announces New Changes for KCPE Candidates
16 February 2021 - 7:17 am
CS Education Prof George Magoha takes part in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ksh 100million Eluid Kipchoge Library at Kapsisiywa Primary School in Nandi County on September 16, 2020
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The Ministry of Education has set new rules for Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates in the selection process of secondary schools.
In a circular, Education Permanent Secretary Belio Kipsang directed all primary school headteachers to ensure that the students who will sit for the national exam in March 2021 only chose secondary day institutions near their homes. Kindly advise all schools presenting candidates for KCPE that the choice of the day schools will be based on the parents/guardians area of residence.
New KNEC Exam Model Raises Concern
19 January 2021 - 7:16 am
Education CS George Magoha speaks to a student at Langas Primary School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County on Friday, November 6, 2020
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Headteachers from across the country have raised concerns over the administration of the national assessment examinations for primary school pupils that started on Monday, January 18, 2021.
The school heads decried logistical troubles in the preparation for the exams, with several institutions failing to start the exams.
The headteachers argued that high internet and printing costs posed a major challenge to the administration of the exams. The school heads also raised the lack of access to Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and lack of funds as other challenges experienced.