As thousands of students eagerly await the release of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, allegations of suspicious activities involving certain rogue secondary school principals have come to light.
Reports indicate that these principals have been making frequent visits to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) offices at Mitihani House, fueling suspicions of potential interference with the examination process. Sources claim that private meetings between these principals and KNEC officials have been occurring, raising concerns over the possible motives behind these discussions.
“Something unusual is happening at KNEC regarding the KCSE results. Principals from various schools are making frequent trips to Mitihani House, and there are rumors suggesting they may be exploiting the confusion to manipulate the system for their own benefit,” an anonymous source revealed.
These claims come at a sensitive time, with public confidence in the integrity of national examinations being of utmost importance. Although no direct evidence has been presented, the reports have heightened concerns about the fairness of the examination process and the credibility of the results that will be released.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba previously stated that the 2024 KCSE results would be released in the second week of January. While attending a cultural event for the Abagusii community at Kenyoro Mixed Secondary School in North Mugirango, Ogamba reassured the public that the results would be announced in the traditional manner, upholding transparency and fairness.
Additionally, the Education CS addressed his ministry’s preparations for the upcoming Grade 9 transition, ensuring that classrooms are being readied to accommodate the new cohort of students next year. However, Ogamba refrained from commenting on the ongoing university lecturers’ strike, noting that he is still awaiting updates on negotiations with the National Treasury regarding the lecturers’ salary increment demands.
