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Measures to enhance credibility of KCPE

East African Community, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Phyllis Kandie interacts with KCPE candidates at Mogotio Primary School in Baringo County on Wednesday. [Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

Swift relaying of results from marked exam scripts and consolidation of marking centres to improve surveillance are among measures put in place to enhance the credibility of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams.

By requiring immediate transmission of results from marked essay scripts to the headquarters, the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) is looking to limit the time lapse that facilitates collusion.

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