Bill to clip Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) powers in cancellation of results

Vihiga High School, where 192 students at the school did not receive their results because of irregularities in their Chemistry paper. The examination council may no longer have arbitrary powers to cancel national examination results. (PHOTO: ERIC LUNGAI/ STANDARD)

The examination council may no longer have arbitrary powers to cancel national examination results.

According to a new Bill before Parliament, the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), will be required to notify candidates suspected of cheating of the accusations against them and give them an opportunity to defend themselves, including representation by a lawyer.