And once new exams are set, Knut proposes that candidates sit Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in January next year. KCPE and KCSE are not a ticket to heaven,” Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion said. KCPE exam was programmed to start on October 27 and KCSE written tests slated to begin on November 2. Authors of the joint report hope their recommendations will be considered by the Covid-19 Education Response Committee. Overall, the report rules out reopening of schools for the rest of learners, saying safety and personal health come first.

Source: Standard Digital May 27, 2020 17:41 UTC