One candidate from Mukinduri Secondary School, who recently gave birth, is undertaking her examinations at Kerugoya Referral Hospital. Another candidate from Kagure Secondary School in Mwea is sitting the national examinations while in custody at Kerugoya Prison.
Kirinyaga County Director of Education Joshua Mwangi confirmed that special arrangements had been made to enable both candidates to complete their examinations without being disadvantaged by their situations.
Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, during the distribution of examination materials at the Deputy County Commissioner's Office in Mwea West, Mwangi said the exercise had proceeded smoothly, with no major incidents reported.
He expressed satisfaction with the coordination among examination officials, adding that all candidates facing special circumstances had been accommodated.
The education director said the first group of candidates in the county was expected to complete their examinations on Friday, while those taking Physics would sit their final papers on November 20.
Mwangi acknowledged that the ongoing rainy season could create challenges in transporting examination materials but said the county had not experienced any weather-related disruptions.
Meanwhile, County Commissioner Shufaa Mwijuma issued a stern warning to examination officials and security officers against any form of malpractice as the examinations approach their conclusion.
She directed centre managers, supervisors and invigilators to strictly follow examination regulations and ensure that unauthorised individuals do not gain access to examination centres.
Mwijuma also ordered security officers to maintain constant surveillance around examination centres and ensure examination container keys remained with designated officials.
She emphasised that two armed security officers must guard examination containers both during the day and at night.
The commissioner said the county had not recorded any cheating incidents, crediting cooperation between education officials and security agencies for the smooth administration of the examinations.
She assured candidates, parents and other stakeholders that adequate measures were in place to ensure the remaining examination papers are conducted successfully.
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