Knec CEO: Why KCSE Exams Picked Twice Daily from Container
Knec CEO: Why KCSE Exams Picked Twice Daily from Container. In a significant move, the Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. David Njengere, has officially announced a government initiative today. This initiative aims to address the issue of early exposure of the second paper during the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, which are currently underway.
Dr. Njengere outlined a pivotal change in the examination process. He explained, “The government is implementing a new rule to enhance exam security. As part of this rule, the first KCSE session will now commence at 8:00am. Subsequently, center managers will be responsible for returning the completed papers to the secure container. Following this, at 12:30pm, they will retrieve the second session paper and proceed to administer it at 2:00pm.”
Furthermore, Dr. Njengere emphasized a critical aspect of this rule. He emphasized that only the designated center manager is permitted to have a mobile phone within the examination center. Along these lines, he underscored the requirement for securely storing all other mobile phones in the center manager’s office. His belief is that strict adherence to this regulation will effectively eliminate the problem of early second session paper leaks.
Additionally, in consideration of adverse weather conditions, Dr. Njengere issued a warning to examination officials. He discouraged them from taking risks when delivering exam papers. Instead, he provided valuable information by mentioning the availability of a toll-free emergency contact number for any unexpected situations.
In conclusion, the decision by the Knec CEO to implement the double daily retrieval of KCSE exams from secure containers is a strategic move to safeguard the integrity of the examination process. This precautionary measure serves to prevent any early exposure of the second session paper, ultimately ensuring the fairness and credibility.