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Ruto Reveals When Repeating KCSE Students Will Join University

President William Ruto has revealed dates when repeating Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) students will be joining universities across the country.

Speaking during the handing over of Lenana Primary School in Nairobi on Monday, January 13, the head of state said that the government will ensure there are no delays in marking exams.

Further, he explained that students who will sit the newly introduced Mid Year National Exams will be able to join the rest of the candidates on time.

Therefore, they will be joining the various institutions with the rest in September.

Kenya's President William Ruto when he visited a school in Turbo. PHOTO/PCS.
Kenya’s President William Ruto when he visited a school in Turbo. PHOTO/PCS.

“They now have an opportunity to improve their qualifications in the mid-year series examination. We will make sure that the exams are done and marked in record time so that when the students pass the test, they can join the rest who are joining in September. 

“It is not right to condemn some of our students on account of one or two subjects which they have failed for one reason or another. It is necessary for us as a government to give our students a second chance,” said Ruto.


Also Read: New 2025 KCSE Exams to be Done in July


Ruto Explains Reason for Introduction of the Mid-Year Exams

According to the president, the exams were introduced to offer students an opportunity to redeem themselves. 

Additionally, he noted that the move was necessary to increase the transition rate of students into institutions of higher education. 

“It is not right to condemn some of our students on account of one or two subjects which they have failed for one reason or another. It is necessary for us as a government to give our students a second chance,

Then we can have more children transiting into higher education and courses that are necessary” said Ruto.


Also Read: List of Schools Whose 2024 KCSE Results Were Withheld


Introduction of the New Exams

While overseeing the release of the 2024 KCSE exams, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the exams will be done in July 2025.

Further, the CS noted that the newly introduced exams will favour repeating candidates or those who missed the previous exams because of various unexpected reasons. 

“The examinations will target candidates wishing to repeat the KCSE examination and those who may have missed sitting the exams due to sickness or other unexpected hardships,

“Adult candidates may also consider registering for the July series examinations from this year,” announced the CS.

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President William Ruto issuing the KCPE and KPSEA National Examinations at the Kikuyu Township Primary School, Kiambu County on October 30, 2023. PHOTO/PCS

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Joy Kwama

Mercy Joy Kwama is a News Reporter at The Kenya Times who is dedicated to the art of storytelling and truth-telling and changing narratives. She has covered diverse topics including politics, social justice, environmental issues, climate change, and entertainment. Mercy is particularly driven to amplify the voices of African communities and challenge the prevailing status quo. She is a graduate of Riara University with a degree in Communications and Multimedia Journalism and is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of news reporting. In her spare time, Mercy likes to pick up new skills including crocheting, gardening, dance, reading, and music. She can be reached at joy.kwama@thekenyatimes.com

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