Forty lucky examiners in the recently released Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination will be awarded by President Uhuru Kenyatta for their exemplary performance of their duties during the exam period.
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Chairman George Magoha, did not give details of the award but explained that the examiners who will be awarded had shown an outstanding level of commitment to performing their duties.
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia has stated that five teachers have already been sacked over their roles in the 2018 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination malpractices.
Speaking during the release of the KCSE results today, Ms. Macharia said the five were part of 62 malpractice cases forwarded to her office from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
“Investigations are going on in the other cases, we will ensure the cases are conducted within the shortest time possible and that we must do away with teachers who can’t comply with the regulations,” said Ms. Macharia.
She, however, lauded the thousands of teachers who carried themselves with diligence during the examination period terming them “our unsung heroes and heroines.”
“This year, I wish to recognise 40 men and women in the teaching service who have consistently rendered exemplary service as examiners for 20 years and above. Over the years, they have risen to the positions of either Chief Examiner or Assistant Chief Examiner,” she stated.
The TSC boss reiterated Prof. Magoha’s remarks saying that the commission would forward the names of the said 40 to President Uhuru Kenyatta for conferment of awards and honours.
Speaking during the release of the KCSE results today, Ms. Macharia said the five were part of 62 malpractice cases forwarded to her office from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
“Investigations are going on in the other cases, we will ensure the cases are conducted within the shortest time possible and that we must do away with teachers who can’t comply with the regulations,” said Ms. Macharia.