KNEC Clarifies on Primary Teachers Barred from Invigilating National Exams
Primary school teachers in Kenya will continue to play a role in the supervision and invigilation of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. This clarification comes in response to rumors circulating on social media that the Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) had barred primary school teachers from participating in the 2023 KCSE exams.
Knec has confirmed that primary school teachers assigned invigilation roles for the 2023 KCSE exams should proceed with their duties. They are advised to visit the CP2 portal and print their deployment letters.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has vetted 223,223 teachers to serve as supervisors and invigilators in the 2023 national exams, and an additional 37,731 teachers have been vetted to serve as examiners.
Knec is responsible for administering national exams to 2.3 million learners, including those taking the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. Approximately 1,415,315 candidates will sit for the KCPE exam, while 903,260 will take the KCSE test.
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In preparation for the exams, Knec has acquired a total of 1,143 containers to be used for storage and distribution. Of these, 576 containers will be used for the storage of Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and KCPE examinations, while 567 containers will be used for the distribution of KCSE papers.
The additional containers are meant to facilitate the process, especially in newly created sub-counties that did not previously have containers.
David Njengere, Chief Executive of the Kenya National Examination Council, assured that preparations have been made for the candidates, including Grade Six learners participating in KPSEA. He emphasized the importance of conducting the exams professionally and in accordance with set guidelines, warning against any malpractices.
KNEC Clarifies on Primary Teachers Barred from Invigilating National Exams
