In a distressing development, former students of Galana Teachers Training College (TTC) are facing mounting frustration and anxiety due to prolonged delays in the release of their examination results and academic certificates by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Among those affected is one student who asked not to be named, a resident of Kilifi, recently reached out to the K47 digital news team expressing his concerns over the matter.
The young man, who noted that he completed his diploma course at Galana TTC in September 2023, revealed that despite the passage of several months, he and his fellow classmates are yet to receive their examination results. The situation has been compounded by the fact that while the results for the first batch of students have been released, the subsequent batches, are still awaiting any updates from the KNEC.
In a text message to the K47 digital news team, the young man lamented the lack of communication and clarity from both the college and the examination council regarding the status of their results and certificates. He expressed frustration over the silence surrounding the issue, and the adverse impact it has had on the affected students’ future prospects and career aspirations.
The delay is particularly concerning for students who completed their Upgrade of Diploma in Primary Education (UDPTE) program, as the timely issuance of their certificates is crucial for job opportunities and further academic pursuits. The young man highlighted the urgency of the matter, stressing the need for swift action from the relevant authorities to address the students’ plight.
At the time of publication K47 digital news team had not received any respond from officials from Galana TTC acknowledging the delay in the release of results and certificates to assure the affected students if there is any effort underway to resolve the issue.
Meanwhile, the KNEC is yet to issue an official statement regarding the situation, leaving students and stakeholders in limbo regarding the timeline for the release of the outstanding results and certificates. The lack of transparency and communication from the examination council has only served to exacerbate the frustrations of the affected students and their families.
In light of the ongoing predicament faced by former Galana TTC students, calls have been made for greater accountability and efficiency within the examination administration process. Both students and education advocates have urged the KNEC to prioritize the resolution of the backlog and ensure timely delivery of examination results and certificates to deserving candidates.
The delay in releasing the UDPTE results and certificates not only impacts the individual students but also reflects poorly on the education system as a whole. It raises questions about the effectiveness of administrative procedures and the adequacy of resources allocated to examination management bodies to handle such matters promptly and efficiently.
As the wait for resolution continues, former Galana TTC students remain hopeful for a swift and satisfactory resolution to their predicament. They emphasize the importance of timely action by the relevant authorities to alleviate the distress and uncertainty plaguing their academic and professional pursuits. Until then, the specter of uncertainty looms large over their aspirations for a brighter future.
