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President William Ruto has encouraged students who recently took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams to make use of the newly introduced mid-year exams to boost their grades and qualify for admission to higher learning institutions.
While handing over Lenana School Primary in Dagoretti South, President Ruto emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring that no student is left behind due to poor performance or unforeseen challenges.
“For students who did not perform well in the KCSE exams, the government is offering you a second chance so we don’t let our children stray,” the President said. “Even those who sat for the exams but didn’t achieve good results can now use this opportunity to improve their performance,” he added.
The Ministry of Education recently announced the introduction of mid-year KCSE exams, which will take place annually in July. The government also plans to ensure the results are processed quickly so that successful candidates can join universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in September, alongside those who took the end-of-year exams.
“We will ensure timely processing of the exams so that those who take the mid-year exams can begin their higher education without delay,” Ruto stated.
“It is unfair to judge our children based on just one or two subjects they failed. This second chance is vital for their future,” he said.
The mid-year KCSE exams will be available for the next three years to candidates who are unhappy with their results or those who were unable to take the exams. After this period, the initiative will be reviewed.
This development is seen as a positive step toward accommodating diverse student needs, improving access to education, and fostering a fairer assessment system. It also offers an alternative for candidates who would otherwise have to wait a full year to retake their exams.
Traditionally, the KCSE exams have been held at the end of the academic year in all secondary schools in Kenya. The introduction of the mid-year exam marks a significant change in the country’s education system, providing students with more flexibility and opportunities to succeed.
