No Delay For This Year’s Examiners Pay- Kipsang
The Principal Secretary of Education, Belio Kipsang, delivered a significant address today as the Kenya Certificate for Primary Education (KCPE) exams kicked off. In his message, he not only extended his best wishes to the candidates but also provided an assurance of the exams’ integrity.
Kipsang emphasized the importance of allowing children to experience their childhood without seeking shortcuts that might jeopardize their future progress. He stressed that the ongoing examinations should not be a subject of speculation based on social media trends.
Regarding the examiners, the PS made an important announcement, assuring that this time around, teachers involved in marking the exams would receive their payments before the year’s end. He urged unity and collaboration among those involved, especially the examiners, as they transition from one phase to the next.
No Delay For This Year’s Examiners Pay- Kipsang
Kipsang expressed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring timely remuneration for their efforts, saying, “We give our assurance that we are adequately prepared to make sure that you receive what is yours this year.”
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Furthermore, Kipsang highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting the Ministry financially, confirming that they had already received the necessary resources to pay the examiners promptly. He unequivocally stated, “We have been adequately resourced by the government, and there will be no delays in payment of examiners and all other personnel involved in managing the examinations.”
In summary, Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang’s address before the commencement of KCPE exams conveyed well-wishes to the candidates, assured the exams’ integrity, stressed the importance of allowing children to develop naturally, and emphasized the Ministry’s readiness to pay examiners promptly, thanks to government support.
This comprehensive message aimed to instill confidence in the examination process and all stakeholders involved.