Orbit Readers to Replace Braille in KCSE Exams
The ministry of education has declared its intention to replace Braille machines with orbit readers in order to administer the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam to learners with visual disabilities.
Speaking at the announcement of the 2024 KCSE results, Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba reaffirmed the Ministry's resolve to bring Kenya's testing procedures into line with international standards.
"As part of aligning our examination processes with best global assessment practices, the Ministry is working on integrating the use of Orbit Readers, and phase out Braille machines in the administration of the KCSE examination to candidates with visual impairments," said the CS.
An orbit reader is a digital device that provides both Braille and text-to-speech outputs for persons with visual disabilities.
CS Ogamba said the initiative will ensure that Kenya's examination system remains competitive and accessible to all students.
Meanwhile, 965,512 candidates sat their KCSE in 2024; out of these 1,693 candidates scored grade A (plain).
Ogamba disclosed that 246,391 candidates attained the minimum university cut-off grade of C+ (plus) and above, representing 25.5% of the total number, a tremendous increase from the 201,133 candidates (22.27%) recorded in 2023.
840 will not be receiving their results after their results were cancelled over exam malpractice.
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