KCPE Candidates 2023 puts smile on their faces.
More than one million candidates who sat the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) can now know the secondary schools they are slated to join in January 2024.
In a significant move towards fulfilling the constitutional mandate of providing free and compulsory education, the Kenyan government has assured a 100 percent transition to secondary school for the 42,927 candidates who sat the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations.
The announcement was made by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu while presiding over the release of the Form 1 placement results at Lenana School in Nairobi.Comprising 22,051 boys and 20,876 girls, these candidates represent the last cohort under the 8-4-4 education curriculum, as Kenya embarks on the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Machogu emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that all 1,406,557 candidates receive placements, urging education officials to prevent secondary school principals from imposing additional levies on parents.”The Constitution obligates the government to provide free and compulsory education; additional levies deny access to education for children with poor parents,” Machogu observed.
Candidates can view their results and download joining instructions from http://www.education.go.ke or announcement signals an important milestone for students transitioning to secondary education. As the academic year kicks off, families and students can plan accordingly for the upcoming term.
As the 8.4.4 system elapses, the transition to the CBC marks a transformative period in Kenya’s education landscape, emphasizing skill development and holistic learning.
As the government embraces this change, it is crucial for stakeholders to support a smooth transition, ensuring that the benefits of the new curriculum are maximized for the students.In light of these developments, the call for equity in education becomes even more paramount.
It’s alarming to principal who will add school fees,as Kenyan ushers in a new era of education, the focus on inclusivity and accessibility remains at the forefront.
The successful implementation of the 100 percent transition policy and the adoption of the CBC will undoubtedly shape the future of the nation’s education system, laying the foundation for a more comprehensive and equitable learning experience.
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