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National exams add no educational value

Nairobi: When Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi outlawed ranking of national examinations, many thought the move would address the issue of unfair competition between candidates and schools, which leads to cases of cheating.

However, it appears a more radical measure will have to be put in place if meaningful changes are to be witnessed in the education sector.

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