By S, KNA
Vihiga County recorded an impressive turnout of candidates across all assessment levels during the just concluded national examination with only negligible pockets of absenteeism
At least 18,646 candidates sat for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), 18,241 candidates for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), and 20,013 candidates for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
The county also registered an encouraging number of adult learners, with 31 female and 44 male adults sitting for the KCSE examination. In addition, two inmates, one male and one female, were among the candidates.
However, despite the impressive participation, the county experienced cases of absenteeism after 220 candidates missed KPSEA, and another 247 skipped their KJSEA papers while, and 32 did not sit for their KCSE papers.
According to Vihiga County Examinations Officer, Joseph Onyango, some of the absentee cases were attributed to early pregnancies among girls, particularly in sub-counties such as Luanda, while others were caused by sickness or bereavement. He commended students, teachers, and parents for their resilience despite these setbacks.
Vihiga County Director of Education, Joyce Chesang’, applauded the collective effort of teachers, parents, and guardians in supporting learners throughout the examination period. She noted that their commitment continues to play a key role in shaping the county’s academic trajectory.
With marking now underway, candidates across the county are eagerly awaiting the release of results by the Ministry of Education.
