- Two Form Four students in Tigania West, Meru County, gave birth to healthy babies just hours before the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams began
- Against all odds, the young women will sit for their exams from their hospital beds, and are among 29,148 candidates who are sitting the exams in the county
- Meanwhile, the day was marred by tragedy as a KCSE candidate tragically lost their life while receiving treatment at a local hospital
Two Form Four students in Tigania West, Meru County, welcomed healthy babies just hours before the start of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams on November 3, 2024.
Despite the challenges, these determined candidates will be allowed to sit for their exams directly from their hospital beds, a rare arrangement confirmed by Meru County Commissioner Jacob Ouma.
As the excitement of exam day turned bittersweet, the county also faced tragedy, with the unfortunate news of a KCSE candidate’s death while receiving treatment at a local hospital.
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Ouma noted that approximately 29,148 candidates registered for this year’s KCSE exams across 412 schools in Meru County, highlighting the dedication and determination of students amid adversities.
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This year’s exams will feature new management strategies to combat cheating, with supervisors rotating between schools, ensuring a fair and secure examination process.
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With 13,907 boys and 15,241 girls among the candidates, Meru County is set to witness a unique KCSE experience, blending hope, determination, and the reality of life’s unpredictability.
