The government is planning to have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam certificates picked from sub-county directors of education offices rather than schools.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told Members of Parliament that he wants the issuance of KCSE certificates removed from schools after it emerged that principals defy directives not to withhold the papers.
This development comes amid growing pressure from MPs for the government to compel school heads to release certificates being withheld over unpaid school fees.
The MPs argue that thousands of former students are unable to secure jobs or further their education because their certificates remain in the custody of schools.
