Parents Put on Notice as NPA Issues Deadline for Exam Registration Verification
By News Desk
The National Parents Association (NPA), led by National Chairman Silas David Obuhatsa, has issued an urgent directive to all parents and guardians of candidates in Grade 6, Grade 9, and Form 4 to physically confirm their children’s registration for the upcoming national examinations before March 31, 2026.
The Association emphasized that this verification exercise is mandatory for all learners in public, private, and APBET (Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training) institutions across the country. Parents have been warned against assuming automatic registration without direct confirmation from schools.
According to the NPA, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has already facilitated the registration process and issued multiple reminders. Responsibility now lies squarely with parents and guardians to ensure compliance.
“Any candidate who fails to sit for the national examinations due to non-registration will have no excuse. The responsibility will rest entirely with the parent or guardian,” the statement read.
To ensure full compliance, the NPA has mobilized its nationwide structures—including County, Sub-County, School Parents Associations, and class representatives—to guarantee 100% registration of all eligible candidates before the deadline.
Parents encountering challenges during the process have been advised to promptly report issues to Sub-County Directors of Education for immediate intervention.
The Association further issued a stern warning to its grassroots officials, stating that strict accountability measures will be enforced. Disciplinary action will be taken against any officials who fail to execute their duties, mirroring the government’s stance on school heads who neglect candidate registration.
Additionally, the NPA raised concern over recurring irregularities in some private and APBET institutions, particularly delays linked to system challenges such as KEMIS, urging affected schools to escalate such issues immediately to education authorities.
The Association also cautioned schools against the misuse of Kenya Sign Language (KSL) registration. It stressed that KSL is strictly reserved for candidates with hearing impairments, warning that any institution registering unqualified candidates risks disadvantaging learners and facing regulatory consequences. School principals have been advised to consult KNEC directly in case of uncertainty.
This directive follows incidents reported last year where some schools irregularly registered non-impaired students for KSL examinations, raising concerns over compliance and fairness.
The NPA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s goal of achieving 100% transition for all learners, calling on all stakeholders to act with urgency and responsibility.
“Let us safeguard the future of our children by ensuring no candidate is left behind,” the Association concluded.
