Senator Samson Cherargei has called for investigations into the 2026 Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) examination results at Mosoriot Teachers Training College in Nandi County after 927 out of 944 candidates were reportedly required to sit supplementary examinations.
The results mean that only 17 students qualified for graduation, leaving hundreds of trainee teachers facing additional assessments before completing their training.
Cherargei raised concerns over the outcome, saying affected students had attributed their performance to technical difficulties during the online examinations, including unreliable internet connectivity and interruptions to the examination system.
Cherargei Demands KNEC Investigation Over Mosoriot College Results
The senator wants the Senate Standing Committee on Education to investigate the circumstances surrounding the examination results and establish how the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) assessed the candidates.
He also wants the committee to determine whether the technical challenges reported by students affected the examination process and whether similar problems were experienced at other teacher training colleges.
The concerns have placed the administration of online examinations under scrutiny, particularly regarding the reliability of the systems used to assess trainee teachers.
927 Students Face KSh 7,200 Supplementary Examination Fee
The supplementary examinations have also raised concerns over the financial burden facing affected students.
According to the senator, each candidate was reportedly required to pay KSh 7,200 to sit the supplementary examinations.
Cherargei has asked the Senate committee to establish whether the fees can be waived or refunded if investigations find that technical or administrative failures contributed to the examination outcome.
The issue could have financial implications for hundreds of students who may have to pay additional fees before completing their teacher training.
Students Blame Internet Problems During Online Examinations
The affected candidates reportedly linked their examination performance to technical difficulties experienced while taking the online assessments.
Among the challenges cited were poor internet connectivity and interruptions to the examination system.
The concerns have raised questions about whether all candidates had reliable access to the online examination platform and whether the reported disruptions affected their ability to complete the assessments.
However, the circumstances surrounding the results and the students’ claims require investigation.
Cherargei Calls on Ministry of Education to Address Students’ Grievances
Cherargei has urged the Ministry of Education and KNEC to address the students’ complaints, facilitate the completion of their assessments and ensure that eligible candidates can proceed to graduation.
He has also called for improvements to the reliability of online examinations to prevent similar concerns from arising in future assessments.
The proposed Senate investigation is expected to examine the examination process, the criteria used to award results and the circumstances that led to the unusually high number of candidates being directed to supplementary examinations.
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