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CS Magoha announces dates when schools are to be re-opened and fate of 2020 KCSE, KCPE exams

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Schools will now be re-opened in January, 2021. This follows an announcement by education cabinet secretary George Magoha on Tuesday. This means all learners will have to repeat their classes next year.

In his announcement the CS noted that it is practically impossible to re-open schools as the minimum conditions have not been met. Magoha said social distancing will not be possible as schools already have large enrollments that have stretched the available physical facilities.

The stake holders who included representatives from the teachers’ employer, TSC, private schools, teachers’ unions, parents, university staff and others hold that schools shall only be allowed to re-open when the Covid-19 infection curve flattens.

“Schools should only re-open when the daily confirmed cases of covid-19 record a reducing trend for a period of 14 days,” reported CS Magoha.

The current spike in cases of the deadly disease must have informed the decision to put on hold any plans of having the kids back to school.

MINIMUM RE-OPENING CONDITIONS NOT MET

An earlier proposal of having only the candidates report to schools in September was overturned by the stake holders. This means the 2020 education calendar has been forfeited and KCPE and KCSE exams moved to 2021.

All stake holders who made brief remarks before the pronouncement by CS Magoha unanimously agreed that it is not safe to allow learners back to school.

Having two classes of form one classes in 2021 and the high numbers of learners must have also informed the decision of shelving the earlier plan of having KCPE and KCSE candidates back to class in September. Inter-county movement of learners to boarding schools could have ripple effects as it would further fuel the spread of the disease.

The president on Monday, during his state of the nation address, directed the education ministry to release the report to Kenyans as quickly as possible; and had given a deadline of Tuesday July 7, 2020.

Another challenge that could be experienced is shortage of teachers even if there were enough physical facilities to sustain physical distancing in schools. Aged teachers and those with underlying health conditions could also not be available as they face a high risk of severe attack from covid-19.

Magoha said the decision not to re-open schools in September is not cast on a stone can be rescinded if the the cases of covid-19 drop.

“All decisions that we have made here may change as informed by dynamic reports from the Ministry of Health and increased knowledge of Covid-19,” Magoha said.

Re-opening of universities may go on but, they must meet the minimum health standards; covid-19 regulations..

“We are going to inspect the universities before we allow them to re-open,” Magoha added.

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2020 KCSE Time table latest free pdf download: KNEC Guidelines

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The Kenya National Examinations Council, knec, has released the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) timetable. In the released timetable, candidates will rehears for the examination on Friday October 30, 2020.

The candidates will then sit for their first paper on Monday November 2, 2020; commencing with English paper one (Functional skills) in the morning session and Paper 2 (Comprehension, Literacy Appreciation and Grammar) in the mid morning.

The candidates will sit for their last paper on Wednesday November 25, 2020. The exam period shall last for eighteen (18) days.

Just like it has been, two papers shall be done per day. The morning session will run from 8.00a.m to 10.00a.m. While the mid morning papers will be done between 11.30a.m and 2.00p.m. There shall be a break, between the papers, of thirty (30) minutes from 11.00a.m to 11.30a.m.

WITHDRAWAL FROM 2020 KCSE EXAM

A student who may wish to withdraw from sitting the 2020 KCSE examination is at liberty to do so. KNEC should be notified of the withdrawal from the examination not later than May 31, 2020. Otherwise you would be deemed to have missed the papers and awarded a grade X. Consequently, you will be treated as a repeater in case you wish to sit for subsequent KCSE exams.

THE 2020 KCSE PDF TIME TABLE

The timetable comes with a number of instructions, warnings and penalties. As a candidate, make sure you familiarize yourself with all these to avoid any inconveniences.

Get a copy of the 2020 KCSE Examination Time Table by clicking on the link below.

2020 KCSE Timetable, Fee PDF download

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CS Maagoha announces new reopening dates for schools

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The Government has extended the reopening dates for schools by one month; this means learners will be having an extension to their April holiday by another four weeks. This has been announced by the Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha. The CS made the announcement on Sunday evening, during the briefing session on the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. According to CS Magoha, the reopening date for second term 2020 will now be June 4, 2020.

The CS said interventions will be put in place to ensure safety of the learners before the institutions are reopened.

On administration of the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations, the CS said the tests will go on as scheduled adding that “the government has up to now not postponed the examinations.”

Magoha said learners will be given enough time to cover the syllabus before the examinations are administered.

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Schools eye repeaters for KCSE 2020 Exams

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Secondary schools are eyeing thousands of 2019 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, candidates who failed to get the minimum University entry grade so as to enroll them to repeat; this year. In passionate messages circulated on Social Media platforms, the schools seek to recruit candidates who scored mean grades of C- (minus) and C (plain).

Most schools are offering various incentives so as to attract as many repeaters as possible in what is seen as a move to increase their overall performance.

“Good morning. kindly connect me to any candidate who scored a C (plain) and C-(minus) respectively in last year’s k.c.s.e and he/she is willing to repeat for a free scholarship,” reads one of such messages.

Other schools are even ready to offer more incentives, including: paying registration fees for the repeaters and giving them pocket money.

“Are you a candidate who sat for K.C.S.E. 2019 and obtained C (plain) or C-(minus) and you believe that you can add value again at ….. partnering with well wishers is willing to give a SCHOLARSHIP to you in 2020 in form 4 so that u can unleash your full potential,” reads yet another message.

According to the latest circular from KNEC, the registration of candidates for the 2020 KCPE, KCSE and KCSE QT examinations will start from 2nd January 2020 and end on 15th February, 2020.

“Any 2019 female candidate with a mean grade of C and wishes to repeat form four 2020. Full year fee shall be provided,” read,  yet,  another advert.

The government of Kenya pays examination fees for all candidates in public and private schools except repeaters, prisoners, private candidates and non Citizens.

A total of 697,222 candidates sat the 2019 KCSE exams in 10,287 centres countrywide; with 63, 102 scoring C (plain) and 83,358 others managing C- (minus).

These candidates are eligible to join diploma courses, but others may opt to repeat so as to try and achieve university entry. A total of 125,746 candidates scored mean grade of C+ and above in KCSE 2019 exams.

GRADE COUNT FOR THE 2019 KCSE EXAMINATION BY CATEGORY OF SCHOOLS

SCHOOL CATEGORY A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E
NATIONAL 495 3,200 4468 4601 4074 3644 3200 2417 1442 988 856 338
EXTRA COUNTY 61 1621 5314 10147 13736 17070 21373 22339 17361 11028 3797 279
COUNTY 0 135 899 2785 5223 7853 12618 18457 23503 27170 19565 2089
SUBCOUNTY 4 232 1358 4843 9519 14206 21505 34572 52567 87715 108167 17894
PRIVATE 67 608 1327 2102 2788 3366 4406 5573 6814 10812 19954 8718
TOTAL 627 5796 13366 24478 35340 46139 63102 83358 101687 137713 152339 29318

 

OVERALL NATIONAL GRADE SUMMARY FOR 2019 KCSE EXAMINATIONS

GENDER A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E
FEMALES 269 2,172 5145 9803 14961 21425 32084 43083 51813 69809 76198 12936
MALES 358 3624 8221 14675 20379 24714 31018 40275 49874 67904 76141 16382
TOTAL 627 5796 13366 24478 35340 46139 63102 83358 101687 137713 152339 29318

 

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Babu Owino to run another KCSE mathematics revision lesson on Facebook

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Embakasi East Member of parliament Hon. Babu Owino is set for yet another online lesson. The flamboyant politician turned ‘professor’ is set to run a mathematics revision class for KCSE candidates on Friday afternoon.

The KCSE mathematics revision lesson is set for 2.00pm on May 15, 2020. This will be the third time that Hon. Babu will be broadcasting his lessons online. He has already conducted a mathematics and chemistry lessons which have attracted criticism and accolades in equal measure.

A warning to Hon. Babu by the early learning and basic education Principal Secretary, Dr. Belio Kipsang fell on deaf ears.

“All the content of learning delivered to students must be approved by the KICD, whether for online learning or physical learning. And every teacher must be qualified,” Dr. Kipsang had said.

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But the self proclaimed professor, Babu Owino, received congratulatory messages from various quotas. First was Dr. Ezekiel Mutua.

“What Hon. Babu Owino is doing is an inspiration to all of us and especially the youth to know that education is not just for passing exams. It’s an asset to navigate life. Babu Owino can actually step in and save the world if there were no teachers. He derserves a global award,” said Dr. Ezekiel Mutua who is the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) boss.

Then came the united nations, UN, which hailed Babu Owino for his efforts of teaching secondary school learners through social media. He was appreciated by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Owino would then a special feature on America’s broadcaster; Voice of America (VOA).

During his interview with the VOA the MP said his was a noble service to try and help learners at home during this covid-19 pandemic.

“I am doing this to keep the students busy during this time when they are out of school. The good book (Bible) warns that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. I am also sure that these lessons are timely for Form Four students who will be sitting their national exams later this year,” he said.

The lessons will be run on the MP’s Facebook page and Babu Owino TV.

Ready to deliver. Hon Babu Owino to be running another KCSE revision lesson, online.
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