Big Question to Candidates:When is the KCSE Results Out?
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has humblely requested Education CS Ezekiel Machogu to extend the evaluation period for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examiners. In Bungoma, Aggrey Namisi, KNUT’s National Vice Chairperson, expressed reservations about hastily released KCPE results potentially resulting in inaccuracies. Heightened concerns stem from social media speculations hinting at an imminent release of KCSE results.
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Namisi directed his plea to CS Machogu, emphasizing the significance of a thorough analysis of results prior to dissemination. He underscored the necessity for examiners to diligently assess questions, ensure precise marking, and deliver credible outcomes. The prevalence of widespread exam malpractice in the country prompted Namisi to call for Machogu’s intervention in restoring the integrity of the education system.
Addressing the press in Bungoma on Saturday, Aggrey Namisi, National Vice Chairperson KNUT said KCPE results were rushed hence having errors.Namisi’s sentiments come a day after speculations ensued on social media that KCSE results were to be released on Friday.
“Please CS Machogu, we are not in a hurry, give the markers time to analyze results well before you release, we don’t want to experience what happened during the KCPE examination release,” Namisi said.
“Let the examiners go through the questions, mark, prepare, and give credible results,” he continued to lementing.
The unionist decried massive exam cheating in the country calling on CS Machogu to return the Education system on track. For more information follow KNUT link: http://www.knut.or.ke
More declaration on KCPE examination.
He says that there was a mix-up in the marking of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education citing incidents where pupils who did not do sign language were awarded sign language marks.
There were errors witnessed as some candidates were awarded marks of subjects they had not sat for.
The Kenya National Examination Council acknowledged that 133 candidates were awarded the wrong marks.
Knec CEO David Njengere said they received appeals from some affected schools on dissatisfaction with their results as received through the SMS code 40054.
In summary, pointing out a marking discrepancy in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Namisi highlighted cases where pupils lacking sign language proficiency were mistakenly awarded sign language marks. The conclusion of KCSE exams on October 27 was succeeded by the Ministry of Education’s unveiling of the 2023 KCPE results on November 23, exposing errors, including candidates receiving marks for subjects they hadn’t taken. KNUT’s appeal aligns with the Kenya National Examination Council’s admission that 133 candidates received inaccurate marks, prompting dissatisfaction appeals from affected schools.
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Big Question to Candidates:When is the KCSE Results Out?
