Julius Ogamba, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education, has guaranteed that this year’s national examinations will be conducted securely, emphasizing that the government has implemented sufficient measures to prevent any irregularities.
Speaking at the Siala Technical and Vocational Training Center in Rongo, where he participated in a tree-planting initiative, Ogamba expressed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring the integrity of the examination process.
He further stated that any individual in the education sector found participating in cheating will face severe repercussions, which may include expulsion.
“The security measures implemented for the exams this year are highly advanced. Our goal is to significantly reduce instances of misconduct. If anyone is found engaging in exam malpractice, the legal consequences will be enforced, and offenders may face penalties including disqualification from the education sector,” stated Ogamba.
The Cabinet Secretary has urged everyone involved in education to join forces with the government in promoting a trustworthy national examination process. Ogamba also acknowledged that the government is addressing various persistent challenges within the education sector.
He expressed disappointment that those who should be supporting the ministry in delivering effective services are instead discussing a deteriorating education system. He emphasized that every individual in the country has a vital role to play in the education landscape and should act in the best interest of the students.
Furthermore, Ogamba reassured that the ministry is actively working to ensure that learning activities for grade nine begin smoothly next year, highlighting ongoing initiatives such as the construction of additional classrooms.
