Examination calendar will not change, Magoha says

Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha has maintained that the examination calendar will not be altered.

Professor Magoha dismissed claims that there are plans to postpone the national examinations, due to cases of insecurity in some regions.

The Education CS said candidates in insecurity-prone zones will be transferred to safer exam centers.

His sentiments come a day after a section of residents from volatile parts of Laikipia County cast a dark cloud over the national examinations that begin next week over security concerns.

Magoha said the government was in control and that plans are complete to transfer students in insecurity prone areas to safer exam centres.

The Education CS dismissed claims that there is a possibility of postponement of the national examinations.

At the same time, he said the Teachers Service Commission had reached a consensus with the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education over a looming teachers strike.

Eastern Regional Commissioner Evans Achoki had assured candidates sitting KCSE and KCPE examinations of their safety during the examinations period.

Laikipia County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri who said the government had mobilized security personnel to address any security needs in the county during the exams.

A total of 1.2 million pupils and 831,026 students will sit for KCPE and KCSE examinations that begin next week.