KCSE 2024: One candidate tragically dies in Meru as 2 students sit exams in hospital after giving birth
As the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams kicked off nationwide today November 4, 2024, the day was marked by sorrow in some parts of the country following a reported death of a candidate. Meru County Commissioner Jacob Ouma while speaking to the press on Monday announced that one KCSE candidate had died in […]
Interior PS Omollo to KCSE candidates: No security threats to be worried about
As over 960,000 students prepare to take the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has provided reassurance to candidates and their families regarding heightened security across the country. During a visit to Kikuyu in Kiambu County on Monday morning, Omollo oversaw the distribution of examination materials and emphasized the […]
KNEC withholds KCSE results for 2 schools in Nandi county
Teachers, parents and students at Samoei Boys Secondary in Nandi Hills constituency and Taachasis Girls in Tinderet have been left in disbelief after the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) withheld their 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE) results. Last year, Samoei Boys Secondary School trounced others in the Nandi region as the best-performed school […]
Examiners who marked 2022 KCSE exams appeal for pay
Secondary school teachers who marked the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination ( KCSE) have appealed to the Kenya National Examination Council ( KNEC) to pay them. Sameta sub-county Kenya Union of Post-primary and Tertiary (KUPPET) education Representative, Onkeo Kibegwa said the examiners, contracted by KNEC were suffering despite offering professional services to the examination […]
KCSE exams start
The 831,026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates commence their exam this morning, which will be taken in more than 10,000 centres. Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Chief Executive Officer David Njengere has assured that all is set for the 2021 Form Four examination. And when the exams end on April 1, there will […]
Shock as 20-year-old form three boy commits suicide in his room in Kakamega
Locals of Shisese village, Ikolomani Constituency in Kakamega county have woken up to shocking news of a form three student hanging himself to death in his bedroom. Residents have raised fear following the incident given that the number of suicide cases have been on the rise with the internet being blamed for the increase. According […]
CS Magoha’s special advisor appointed KNEC CEO
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has appointed Dr. David Njeng’ere as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). KNEC Chairperson Dr. John Onsati made the announcement on Wednesday in a statement. “Upon completing all the necessary recruitment procedures, and following the process, the council is proud to announce that Dr. Njeng’ere has been appointed CEO […]