Lobby group wants exam cheating tamed in varsities

By STANLEY MWAHANGA

Kenya: A parent's lobby group has questioned the quality of education offered in higher learning institutions and demanded an immediate review of the, curriculum, teaching and examination practices in the institutions.

The Kenya National Association of Parents questioned the scope and quality of degrees offered to graduates and recommended the establishment of a singular joint examination body to curb the cheating which they argued has compromised standards of higher education in the country.

Through their association, the parents want an exam body which will oversee the curriculum and exams quality in line with international standards in all public universities and tertiary institutions.

Kenya National Association of Parents (KNAP) Secretary General Musau Ndunda argued that the education sector was losing its credibility and needed radical surgery.

Addressing newly elected parent’s officials at the Coast Girls High Schools in Mombasa Saturday, Ndunda said there was need for the government to establish a joint exams body to regulate the quality of education and minimise cases of cheating which have become rife in recent years.

“There is a lot of cheating in higher learning institution that is jeopardising the quality of education in the country,” Ndunda said.

The calls come amidst the recent closure of Egerton University, Njoro campus in Nakuru county over claims of exams leakage which the parents said was a just a tip of the iceberg.