The Ministry of Education has acted swiftly to address isolated cases of misplaced and misdelivered examination papers reported during the ongoing Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the ministry, working closely with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), had ensured that all affected candidates were able to sit their exams without disruption.
He noted that the few incidents reported in some centres have been swiftly handled by KNEC, allowing the assessment to proceed smoothly across the country.
“Despite a few minor hitches, both the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the KJSEA have been administered successfully.
“The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) swiftly resolved isolated cases of misplaced or misdelivered papers, ensuring every learner sat for their exams without disruption.,” Bitok said.
The inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) entered its second day on Tuesday, with Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok expressing satisfaction with the smooth and credible progress of the national exercise across the country.
Speaking during a visit to Kajiado North Sub-County, where he oversaw the opening of the examination container, Bitok lauded the diligence, discipline, and coordination of all stakeholders involved in administering the exams.
“I am pleased to note that the assessment is progressing smoothly and credibly, a clear testament to the diligence, discipline and coordination of all stakeholders involved in this historic national exercise,” he said.
During his Kajiado visit, Bitok also toured Ngong Township Comprehensive School and Enoomatasiani Girls High School, where he observed high levels of preparedness for the ongoing and upcoming national examinations.
He commended the schools for maintaining discipline and order, noting that adequate security, personnel, and logistics had been deployed to safeguard the integrity of the exams.
“The government has put in place a multisectoral team working tirelessly to uphold professionalism and eliminate any opportunity for malpractice,” he stated, extending appreciation to education officials, security agencies, and examination administrators for their vigilance and dedication.
Bitok further urged all officers involved in the examination process to remain alert and promptly report any irregularities, emphasizing that integrity in examinations is a shared responsibility.
“Integrity in examinations is a collective duty that preserves the credibility of our education system and secures the trust of our learners and parents,” he said.
The ongoing assessments mark a significant milestone in Kenya’s education reforms under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with the KJSEA being administered for the first time to Grade 9 learners transitioning from junior school.
