Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams scheduled for Friday, November 1st, will proceed as planned despite the public holiday, says the Ministry of Education.
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the KCSE exams set for Friday, November 1, 2024, will not be interrupted, even though the day has been declared a public holiday for the swearing-in of Deputy President-designate Kithure Kindiki.
Key Points from the Ministry of Education
- Exams Unaffected by Public Holiday: The Ministry emphasized that exams will continue on Friday without delay.
- Multi-Agency Team on Duty: Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has instructed all members of the Multi-Agency Examinations Administration Team to report to work as scheduled.
Ministry’s Official Statement
In a recent statement, CS Julius Migos reassured the public about the exam schedule.
“The Ministry of Education wishes to inform the public that the declaration of the holiday will not interrupt the ongoing KCSE Examination papers scheduled for Friday, 1st November, 2024,” he stated.
“All members of the Multi-Agency Examinations Administration Team are instructed to report to work as scheduled to ensure that all examination activities of the day are well executed in line with Ministry of Education guidelines,” Migos added.
ALSO READ: Blow to Gachagua as High Court Allows Swearing-In of New DP Prof. Kithure Kindiki
Schools to Maintain Regular Schedules
The Ministry also clarified that all other basic education institutions will follow their regular schedules on Friday, ensuring that the academic calendar continues without disruption.
In Summary:
- KCSE exams will continue as scheduled on Friday, November 1, 2024.
- The public holiday for the swearing-in of the Deputy President will not affect exam administration.
- The Multi-Agency Examinations Administration Team and schools will operate as usual to maintain the academic schedule.
This approach aims to help students, parents, and staff plan ahead without concerns about the exams being delayed due to the public holiday.