| dc.description.abstract | Examinations play a critical role in the education sector in assessing learners' knowledge and
skill mastery. Therefore, they must be credible and free of irregularities. However, over the
years, Kenya has seen an increase in examination malpractice. This has compelled the Kenya
National Examination Council to devise some solutions to these problems. Despite the strict
measures in place, several cases of KCSE examination irregularities every year are usually
reported. This demonstrates that none of the existing measures have been able to eliminate
examination malpractices, particularly in secondary schools in Nairobi County. This study
investigated the impact of learning resource availability on the management of KCSE
examination irregularities in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study population included all 99
secondary schools in Nairobi County, of which 80 were chosen. The descriptive survey design
was used. The principal, dean of students, student leaders, and the county director of education
were the units of observation. Data was gathered using an interview guide and questionnaires.
The instruments were pre-tested to ensure their content, construct validity, and reliability. Data
were analyzed by computing descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS. The study
discovered a positive link between the availability and the management of KCSE irregularities.
The study, therefore, concluded that adequate learning resources such as laboratory equipment,
instructional or teaching aids, textbooks, revision books, a well-equipped school library, and
spacious classrooms were very helpful in the management of examination irregularities. It
recommended that sufficient funds be committed to developing school infrastructure, facilities,
equipment, and learning resources and that the government, through the ministry of education,
disburse adequate funds and material resources. The findings provide new insight on how to
address examination irregularities. | en_US |
