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New rules to curb fraud in Form One admissions

Majau Phoebe Mwendwa, 13, is celebrated by teachers and friends at Josnah Primary School in Ruai, Nairobi. [David Njaaga/Standard]

Education officials have unveiled strategies to promote transparency and curb fraud in Form One admissions.

The three-pronged approach includes the online transmission of admission letters, verifying admission figures for each school against declared capacity to discourage concealing slots, and compelling head teachers to report vacancies so they are filled up in consultation with the Education ministry.

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