Ngong, Kajiado North – The Ministry of Education State Department for Basic Education showcased its commitment to examination integrity as Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang led a team of officials to supervise the opening of a container storing the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examination papers at the Ngong Sub-County Headquarters.
According to Kenya News Agency, the process of unsealing and distributing the examination materials went smoothly, dispelling any concerns about potential exam irregularities. He took the opportunity to reiterate his commitment to ensuring transparency and security throughout the examination period, providing reassurance to students, parents, and educators. During his visit to Ngong Township Girls and Boys Primary School, Kipsang emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring a seamless delivery of the exams.
In his address to the public, the Principal Secretary acknowledged the challenges presented by unpredictable weather conditions experienced during the morning and the previous day, when the national examinations officially began. “The drizzling rain, though an unwelcome guest, failed to dampen the spirits of those gathered because they had a sense of collective purpose in the face of adversity,” he commented, expressing gratitude for the smooth progress of the examination process so far.
He highlighted the government’s efforts to prepare and mobilize resources in areas affected by rain, such as Marsabit and parts of Wajir County, noting that helicopters were deployed to ensure that every student had the opportunity to take their exams. Kipsang also mentioned that some parts of Kajiado North Sub County experienced rain, but this did not hinder their preparedness or ability to facilitate the examination process for every child.
Additionally, Kipsang underscored the significance of this particular examination in the context of Kenya’s education sector. He pointed out that this KCPE marks the last in the 844 system, paving the way for the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). “This is our last KCPE, as you are all aware, and quite a number of us have gone through the system, which has served us well as a country. The only thing we needed, as we are part of the global community, was to align ourselves with what happens across the globe so that our children benefit from mobility. That is why we transited to CBC so that we could also build the competencies and skills that are required by our country as we move forward,” Kipsang concluded.