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Special KCSE exam sparks controversy over repeaters preparation time

Education officails collect KCSE examination materials at Nakuru East Examination distribution center on November 11, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Concerns have emerged over the mid-year Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) special exams for repeat and absentee candidates as registration enters its third day today.

With forced repetition banned by the government, questions are emerging about whether the targeted learners will be allowed to sit in class with the rest of the candidates as they await to sit the tests.

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