Teachers raise concerns over El Nino preparedness as KCSE exams start

Teachers' unions in Western Kenya have raised concerns over the safety of examination officials in flood-prone areas and the government's preparedness as KCSE examinations begin. The teachers said there are fears that the heavy rains might result in flooding that can interfere with the administration of the exam. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) urged teachers to prioritise their lives and suspend journeys to examination centres whenever weather conditions become dangerous. The unions expressed concern over the preparedness of the government to ensure the safe delivery of examination papers and the protection of candidates and teachers, particularly in Budalang'i, Busia County, which is prone to flooding, and Malava, Kakamega County, where residents have experienced landslides.