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The situation of cheating in examinations is perpetuated by low calibre teachers. [File, Standard]
The vice of examination malpractice is not peculiar to Kenya. It is a problem the world over. That our national exams are plagued with malpractice means that we will lose credibility in the long run, consequently losing a competitive edge on the global platform
In our context, and as is the case in many, many countries, exams are an instrument for decision-making, a sieve of sorts. This always creates fear and anxiety in candidates and other education stakeholders. Examination malpractice has a firm grip upon our educational system because of the various agents that are involved. These agents are not limited to the students; they include all educational stakeholders and even those in government agencies like Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
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