Inside Matiangi’s Plan to Deliver Clean Exams

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i might have left the Education Ministry but that does not mean that he has given up on delivering clean exams in the education sector.

The former Education Minister, has been credited with trying to stem run away cheating during his tenure at Elimu House.

This year, Matiang’i is playing a different role but still very critical in ensuring that the exams are free amd credible. His Ministry has been charged with providing security during the examination period.

And the CS has assured his successor in the Education Ministry, CS Amina Mohammed that he will give 100% support.suspended leave for the country’s security personnel until the national examinations are concluded.

“I want to assure my colleague who is leading us this year in this exercise, Ambassador Amina Mohamed, that we will give her and the entire team in the education sector 100 per cent support from the security team.”

To do this, Matiang’i has recalled all security personnel currently on leave between 29th October and 29th November.

Speaking at the Kenya School of Government in Kabete on Monday, Dr. Matiang’i added that he would also be on duty for the entire period of the examinations, saying his diary had been cleared.

“This is a critical time- No one will be on leave from the interior Ministry – Leave is hereby suspended until 30th; We will all be on duty My calendar has been cleared as from the 29TH October to 29Th November and I will be at the containers with you”

The CS further stated that he has held separate meetings with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as well as the Inspector General of Police and that their main aim is to rid the country of the menace of examination cheating.

“Our resolve has not changed… our mission still remains the same… our focus is still the same… and our commitment is even stronger; that we will deliver clean exams, that we will continue the legacy of honesty and integrity in the way we manage our education system in the country,” said CS Matiang’i.

Matiang’i also stated that his ministry had effectively deployed enough security personnel throughout the country, further assuring parents and Kenyans, in general, of safety to children who will sit the national examinations.

He also fired a warning shot to rogue examination officials, teachers and students saying those caught trying to cheat will be arrested.

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