Tragic Start to KCSE Exams in Meru: Candidate Dies and Two Girls Give Birth
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) theory examinations commenced on Monday morning. With the County of Meru reporting three significant incidents affecting the candidates scheduled to take their final exams.
As the clock struck midnight on November 4, a male candidate from a Tigania West school passed away just hours before the exam. Two expectant female candidates delivered their babies at a Meru Hospital.
“At approximately midnight today, we lost one male candidate from Tigania West. Simultaneously, two expectant girls were delivered at Meru Hospital. I anticipate that this news may evolve, as the numbers could change. But we will keep you informed as more information comes in,” a regional administrator stated.
During a media briefing about the examination distribution in Meru County, he acknowledged the unfortunate deaths and deliveries. He also reported a notable presence of adult candidates and prisoners among the examinees.
The region recorded a total of 151 senior adult candidates sitting for the exams across five centers. Along with 12 male prisoners.
Reiterating the Ministry of Education’s appeal, the administrator urged adults responsible for overseeing the examination process to strictly adhere to established regulations aimed at preventing irregularities and malpractices.
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“All officials involved—center managers, supervisors, invigilators, police officers, and others—have been given clear directives regarding their roles. Anyone involved in any form of exam malpractice will face arrest and legal consequences,” he emphasized.
He urged everyone to allow the candidates to achieve the results they have worked hard for over the years.
In the meantime, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba instructed supervisors to refrain from participating in malpractice, assuring that the government would remain vigilant and would not hesitate to crack down on offenders.
He further noted that this year’s examination papers have been equipped with technology to detect any tampering, which will immediately notify the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) headquarters in Nairobi.
Currently, school officials are prohibited from bringing phones into examination centers. The Ministry announced that it would use social media to report any suspicious activities related to the ongoing exams and take swift action.
Perpetrators caught engaging in malpractice will be prosecuted in newly established courts designed to ensure timely resolution of exam malpractice cases.
Tragic Start to KCSE Exams in Meru: Candidate Dies and Two Girls Give Birth
