Examination Supervisors Warned Against Aiding Cheating.
Examination supervisors have been warned against aiding cheating as national exams approach in Kenya. In Trans Mara East Sub-county, education officials have issued a clear message: strict compliance with exam regulations is essential to ensure fairness. With KCPE and KPSEA exams set to begin, all involved are reminded of their duty to uphold the integrity of these crucial assessments.
Trans Mara East’s Director of Education, Walter Sirengo Wanjala, has taken a firm stand against exam irregularities. Addressing school heads and supervisors, Wanjala emphasized that any official found helping students cheat would face severe legal consequences. “School heads must resist any temptation to aid cheating,” Wanjala stated. In addition, he reminded those tasked with overseeing exams to strictly follow Kenya National Examination Centre guidelines, prioritizing free and fair assessments.
This year, Trans Mara East will see 9,736 candidates sit for their exams, with 5,792 sitting for KPSEA in 100 centers and 3,944 for KCSE. Wanjala urged principals to avoid being the root cause of leaks, warning of serious repercussions if found guilty. His message to exam supervisors and center managers reinforces a zero-tolerance approach to misconduct.
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Deputy County Commissioner John Chirchir reassured the public about strong security protocols around exam centers. Security teams will actively manage and safeguard both exam centers and students. Chirchir urged school heads not to compromise security officers, stressing that authorities will no longer tolerate incidents of teachers bribing officers for leniency. The DCC also advised teachers without exam duties to stay away from school premises during exams to help prevent cheating attempts.
Officials advised parents to limit school visits unless necessary, restricting non-essential visits. The administration implemented these measures to prevent past issues, such as students sneaking phones into exam rooms, which undermine exam credibility.
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Across the country, 965,501 candidates plan to sit for KCSE at 10,755 centers, while 1,303,913 candidates prepare to take the KPSEA in 35,573 centers. The exam season involves 246,151 field officers nationwide, with 103,125 assigned to KCSE and 143,026 to KPSEA. Therefore, to prevent information leaks, KNEC CEO David Njengere announced that all exam officials must turn in their phones at the start of each session. This step aims to curtail any attempts to share test information improperly.
Examination supervisors warned against aiding cheating as the 2024 KCPE and KPSEA assessments approach, with education officials in Trans Mara East taking a strong stance on exam integrity. As a result, with stringent security measures and clear guidelines, exam centers across Kenya are prepared to carry out fair and credible exams. By emphasizing honesty, Therefore, Kenya’s education authorities are setting the stage for a fair testing experience that truly reflects each student’s abilities.
Examination Supervisors Warned Against Aiding Cheating.
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