KISII, Kenya Sep 4 – West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka has urged the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) to ensure national examinations are administered fairly and humanely, saying every candidate should have an equal opportunity to sit their exams without unnecessary hardship.

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Speaking at Kianginda Secondary School during a prayer day, Mogaka also appealed to school principals and administrators not to send examination candidates home over school-fee arrears.

He said learners should not be punished for financial difficulties beyond their control, warning that sending candidates home during the examination period could affect their concentration, confidence and eventual performance.

“Learners should not be punished for circumstances beyond their control,” Mogaka said.

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The MP said education remains an important pathway for children from vulnerable families to improve their lives and called on schools and education stakeholders to ensure financial challenges do not prevent candidates from sitting their national examinations.

His remarks come amid continued financial pressure on families struggling to meet the cost of education alongside basic household needs.

Mogaka also demonstrated his support for vulnerable learners by issuing a Sh100,000 bursary cheque to assist candidates facing financial difficulties.

He said the support would help ensure that financial constraints do not force disadvantaged learners out of school or interfere with their education.

The MP called on leaders, parents, teachers, school administrators and education officials to work together to safeguard the welfare and dignity of learners, particularly during the examination period.

He further urged KNEC and schools to ensure examinations are conducted in a fair, transparent and humane manner.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya