By Antynet Ford
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.
During the ceremony held at the Kenya National Examination Council Offices at Mitihani House South C Nairobi, the education CS Ogamba said grading was done with the new grading system.
It was also revealed that the candidates of 2024 were faced with different calamities as they prepared for the exams including COVID-19, floods, and other natural calamities.
A total of 30,700 examiners for the marking of the exams in 40 marking centres across the country.
The CS has promised to work with the various stakeholders to ensure the full implementation of the proposed reforms.
“I will work with the various stakeholders in the education sector to ensure the proposed reforms are implemented.” Ogamba said.
246,391 scored C+ and above in the 2024 KCSE exams due to the new grading system compared to 201,133 students in 2023.
A total of 1,683 candidates scored grade A
During the announcement, Ogamba revealed that seventeen subjects including Mathematics Options A and B, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry among others recorded an improvement while ten subjects including English and Home Science recorded a drop.
Further, the CS added that the ministry has introduced mid-year KCSE tests for those who wish to resit the exams or missed previously due to unavoidable circumstances such as sickness.
“Starting this year and following extensive stakeholder consultation, I wish to announce that KNEC will introduce a mid-year series of the KCSE examination. It will target candidates wishing to repeat the examination.” He said.
A total of 2829 results of candidates are being held to assess irregularities committed while a total of 840 were cancelled due to irregularities.
91 professionals involved in the exam irregularities will face disciplinary actions and will be charged in the law courts.
The CS stated that among the ways used in 2024 to curb malpractices are a new system new system where exam papers were customized for each candidate’s details.
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