Kilifi County, Kenya—The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams commenced without any significant disruptions in Kilifi County.
According to Kenya News Agency, North Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Samuel Mutisya, 20,800 candidates are taking the exams in 69 centers across the region, and security has been strengthened to ensure a conducive environment for the examination process.
This year’s KCPE examination holds historical significance as it marks the end of the 8-4-4 education system in Kenya’s primary schools. The system has been replaced by the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), introduced in 2017. Mutisya reported that the distribution of exams had been successful, with no irregularities noted.
The Deputy County Commissioner held a media briefing where he expressed optimism about the smooth conduct of the exams. “We have begun this national exercise of exams: grade 6 KPSEA and class 8 KCPE. We have started well; all centre managers are here, and we have enough security. I am also hoping that the examination exercise will run smoothly till the end,” said Mutisya.
According to guidelines set by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), Mutisya urged examination centre managers to adhere to them to ensure the exams are conducted effectively. “I am hoping that we will not have any cases of cheating in exams because all strategies have been put in place by KNEC and the government. Security officers have been briefed, and all the centre managers have received instructions to ensure the work is done effectively,” he elaborated.
The KCPE and KPSEA exams in Kilifi County will continue for three days, concluding on Wednesday, November 1.