The government has denied reports that chemicals used during last week's KCSE chemistry practical’s were poisonous. The Kenya National Examination Council on Monday said the chemicals — xylene, bromine and calcium hypochloride — are part of the approved substances for laboratory use in school. Knec was reacting to social media reports that some teachers had fallen ill after inhaling chemical fumes during the exam taken on Thursday. The exams agency CEO Mercy Karogo said that the council has outlined safety precautions for handling hazardous substances in schools. The Kenya Post-primary Education Teacher's Union Kuppet has raised concerns about the possible effects of the chemicals to both teachers and students.

Source: The Star November 11, 2019 15:48 UTC