KNEC Issues Tough Caution to All KCSE Invigilators
KNEC Issues Tough Caution to All KCSE Invigilators. The Kenya National Examinations Council has issued a stern warning to central management over the leak of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) practical examination papers. In a statement on Monday, the board said whistleblowers should refrain from sharing confidential information with unauthorized individuals, including candidates, before the exam.
“We would like to strongly remind all KCSE Center Managers not to share the top secret guidelines for preparing science practical test papers with unauthorized persons,” the notice said. He also called for adherence to KNEC rules and regulations, warning that any violation would result in the penalties prescribed in the KNEC Act.
Under the law, center managers found guilty of misconduct can be imprisoned for up to twelve months, fined Ksh500,000 or both. These penalties include access to test materials and disclosing their contents to unauthorized parties, candidates or others, as well as those who intentionally damage test materials.
In addition, prison terms apply to those who attempt to impersonate registered candidates or possess or present false certificates or diplomas. National exams start today across the country, candidates take physics practice. A total of 903,260 candidates registered to sit for the paper.
Science practice papers should be up to date. Data from the Ministry of Education shows that more than a million students will sit for the KCSE, while 1.4 million will take the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). A total of 3.5 million students are expected to take the two tests, along with the newly introduced Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA). KCSE starts on 24 November.
KNEC Issues Tough Caution to All KCSE Invigilators