Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed that the Ministry has instructed its legal team to begin the appeal process, following a ruling that temporarily halted the planned exams.
The Mid-Year KCSE exams were introduced to offer a second chance for students who had not performed well in the previous exams.
The exams were also intended to cater to adult candidates and those who had taken the exams in earlier years, providing an opportunity to improve their grades.
According to Ogamba, these exams are essential for students who missed the opportunity to perform their best earlier.
“We are determined to ensure the mid-year exams are administered for the benefit of the students,” Ogamba said.
He emphasized that the government would carefully review the court’s decision to understand its basis and respond appropriately.
The move to introduce the mid-year exams was met with legal opposition.
Dr. Magare Gikenyi, a doctor based in Nakuru, filed a petition against the exams, arguing that they would unfairly affect students and undermine the integrity of the KCSE.
He further claimed that the exams violated students' rights, including the right to be heard and the right to life and development.
Gikenyi also raised concerns over the lack of proper stakeholder involvement in the decision-making process, although the Ministry of Education had previously stated that consultations had taken place.
On Wednesday, Kisii High Court Lady Justice Odera Achieng agreed with the petition and issued conservatory orders, halting the mid-year exams.
The court's decision forced the government to reconsider its plans, and Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang stated that the Ministry would comply with the order, meaning the exams would be rescheduled for November unless the appeal is successful.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had hoped that the July mid-year exams would offer a fresh start for many students, including those aiming to retake their exams.
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