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KCSE examination starts amid, security, heavy rain, pay concerns

By Lewis Nyaundi | 1yr ago
Moi Girls School Nairobi candidates prepare for their KCSE exams. [File, Standard]

Candidates taking the 2024 KCSE exam started their practical examinations yesterday for select subjects, including French, German, Kenya Sign Language, Music, and Arabic.

Education stakeholders however raised concerns over the smooth administration of the examination, stemming from logistical challenges in some areas and security concerns in other areas.

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