The release of 2023 teacher training examination results has prompted many Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) candidates to consider KNEC remarking after large numbers of referrals were reported at several Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs). Trainees say some results do not match their classroom performance and cite alleged digital assessment problems during e‑exams.
Key Takeaways
- Many DPTE candidates are preparing formal KNEC remarking requests after high referral rates at several TTCs.
- Reported issues include system freezes, network disconnections and timing problems during digital assessments.
- Top affected colleges named in reports include Mosoriot, St. Mark’s Kigari, Kaimosi and Asumbi TTCs.
- Candidates should follow official KNEC channels, meet deadlines and keep documentation if they intend to apply for remarking or resits.
Background
KNEC released results covering DPTE, DSTE, TCAE and SNE Levels 1 and 2. Thousands of trainees expected to complete training and qualify for teacher recruitment. Instead, many received referrals in one or more units and now face delays to graduation and entry into the profession.
Reported referral figures at selected TTCs
Published figures show several TTCs recorded unusually high referral numbers. The most notable reported cases are:
- Mosoriot TTC: 927 referred out of 944 candidates.
- St. Mark’s Kigari TTC (Embu): 541 referred out of 860 candidates.
- Kaimosi TTC: 442 referred among 665 candidates.
- Asumbi TTC: 422 referred out of 750 candidates.
- Other colleges with significant referrals include Thogoto, Borabu, Kericho and Kitui TTCs.
At the same time, some institutions posted strong passes and distinctions, demonstrating wide variation in outcomes across colleges.
Why candidates are seeking KNEC remarking
Several concerns are driving requests for a review:
- Alleged technical faults: Candidates report system freezes, disconnections and timing issues during e‑assessments that could have disrupted answers or submissions.
- High referral rates: Unexpected numbers of referrals at certain colleges have led trainees to question whether marking or assessment conditions were consistent.
- Discrepancy with internal performance: Some trainees say their internal assessments and teaching practice records do not match the final examination outcomes.
- Career and financial impact: Outstanding units delay graduation and eligibility for recruitment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
How to pursue KNEC remarking
If you believe your result is incorrect, follow these steps:
- Contact your college administration immediately for guidance on the official remarking process.
- Confirm the KNEC deadline, required documents and applicable fees for a remarking application.
- Retain copies of result slips, internal assessment records and any evidence of technical problems (timestamps, screenshots, witness statements).
- Submit a formal application through the channel specified by KNEC and your college and keep proof of submission.
Note: A successful remark may change a result, but it does not guarantee an increased mark or conversion of a referral into a pass.
What a referral means for candidates
A referral indicates a candidate did not meet the required standard in one or more examination units. It is different from:
- Result cancellation: Normally linked to irregularities or other special grounds.
- Course Requirement Not Met (CRNM): A status that depends on programme regulations and may have different clearance steps.
Check with your college to confirm which units are affected, resit options, registration deadlines and whether you are eligible for remarking.
Implications for TSC recruitment
Only candidates who have completed required qualifications and have cleared all units will be eligible to apply for advertised TSC vacancies. Trainees with outstanding units risk missing recruitment windows until they clear referrals or have results amended. Do not assume remarking will automatically make you eligible; confirm recruitment timelines and requirements from official TSC announcements.
Questions still needing answers
Affected trainees want clarity on several points, including whether recorded technical failures affected submissions, how KNEC will investigate system logs, what deadlines apply for remarking and resits, and how result categories should be interpreted. An official KNEC statement or investigation report would help candidates make informed decisions.
Resources and next steps
While you prepare any formal requests or resits, use available study resources and past papers to identify gaps and revise targeted units. Useful resources include Diploma in Education past papers for practice and revision, and wider exam materials such as Free CBC exams and national schools mock exams for assessment practice.
For trainees: confirm your exact examination status with your college, gather supporting evidence if you experienced technical issues, and follow the official KNEC process and deadlines for remarking or resits. Staying organised and acting quickly will give you the best chance of a timely resolution.
