KPSEA: Ruto, Mama Rachel send best wishes to candidates

President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto

In their message to the candidates, the President and Mama Rachel wished the candidates success as they sat their exams.

“We are proud of you as the third CBC cohort to sit this exam,” the message read in part.

For the 2024 academic year, KPSEA exams started with a rehearsal on Friday, October 25

The main examination will run from Monday, October 28 2024 to Wednesday, October 30.

Mathematics and English papers will be done on Monday, Kiswahili, Integrated Science and Sign Language tests are on Tuesday, and Creative Arts & Social studies tests will mark the end of KPSEA on Wednesday.

 “The time allowed for each paper is indicated against the name of the paper and no extra time is to be allowed. Time for reading through questions is part of the time shown on the question paper except where special paper instructions indicate differently,” said Knec in instructions to supervisors

 Candidates are also not allowed to leave the assessment room before the end of the period allocated for the paper except with special permission from the Supervisor.

 “Do not leave a sheet of paper you have written on or your answers in such a position that another candidate can read them,” Knec said.

“You should not give or obtain unfair assistance, or attempt to do so, whether by copying or in any other way, and your work should not show proof of such unfair assistance,” KNEC further warns candidates.”

 Candidates who commit an assessment irregularity in any paper will have the results for the whole subject cancelled

“The assessment is a crucial part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and marks the completion of Grade 6 education for students nationwide” Knec said

KPSEA was introduced as part of Kenya’s shift to CBC, which emphasizes skill acquisition and practical knowledge over traditional exam-based learning.

The assessment evaluates learners’ competencies at the end of their primary education Grade 6, replacing the previous system that ended with the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).

KPSEA provides feedback on students’ performance in various subjects assisting educators in identifying areas for improvement and ensuring that the education system nurtures a broad range of skills. 

by SAMANTHA NYAWANGA