The release of the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) results at night has started a big conversation in Kenya.
On January 7, 2025, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) shared the results on the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal very late, around 8:15 PM.
This decision has been criticized because there was no warning about when the results would be released.
Many people, including parents, schools, and teachers, are upset about this. They feel that releasing the results at night shows problems in how the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is being handled. Critics say that this late timing shows a lack of preparation and clear communication.
Since the announcement came out suddenly, it has confused people, making them question how the education system is managed under the new curriculum. Not giving enough notice is seen as a sign of bigger issues with transparency.
People believe that important information like this should not be shared at night, and they want better planning and communication from KNEC and the Ministry of Education.
The discussion also includes problems that schools face with the CBC. There is still confusion about whether junior secondary schools should be part of primary schools or secondary schools. This has led to logistical problems for schools, parents, and students.
Many comments on social media platforms like X show that people are frustrated. Some users jokingly suggested that releasing the results at night shows that the government is out of touch with people’s daily lives.
Overall, there seems to be a lot of frustration and doubt about how the government is managing education reforms.
The late release of the 2024 KPSEA results has raised questions about communication and management of education changes in Kenya.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges the education system faces while adapting to the CBC.
The 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) results have been officially released by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
Over 1.3 million Grade 6 learners participated in these assessments, which took place from October 28 to October 30, 2024, across 35,573 examination centers.
The results are part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and are designed to evaluate students’ core competencies and values at the upper primary level.
They provide critical insights into learning gaps to guide educational interventions. Schools can access the learner-specific reports through the KNEC CBA portal.
