Kisumu, Kenya – As the second week of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations commences, the government’s stringent measures to uphold the integrity of the exams have been effective. Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang reported no major incidents of malpractice since the start of the examinations. Speaking in Kisumu Central, Dr. Kipsang credited the success to the multi-sectoral approach in administering the examinations, praising teachers and security agencies for their efforts.

According to Kenya News Agency, the smooth conduct of the exams in the first week, without any premature exposure of exam papers, has ensured a fair opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning. He urged examination center managers and invigilators to continue their vigilance against cheating. Additionally, the PS highlighted the Ministry of Education’s progress in implementing the Presidential Working Party on Education task force recommendations, including changes in Junior Secondary education and the new funding model for higher education. Dr. Kipsang also mentioned the development of a Sessional paper for legislative amendments, aiming for the full implementation of the task force’s recommendations. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with stakeholders like the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to build classrooms and science laboratories and suggested resource sharing among neighboring schools to address current educational challenges.