• A Kenyan mother is in tears after her son, who was set to sit for his KCSE exams, disappeared
• The youngster went missing over the weekend, only to call and inform her that he won’t take the exams
• She lamented that her son, whose whereabouts remain unknown, refused to explain his decision

A distraught mother has reached out to the public seeking answers after her son disappeared over the weekend.

He called just hours before his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam, announcing he would not be sitting for it.

KCSE, Kenya’s national examination, is a pivotal milestone for students, often determining future educational and career paths.

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The mother shared her frustration and grief in a post on Parenting Teenagers Hub for Kenyan Mums and Dads.

She explained that her son, whose whereabouts remain unknown, left the family in suspense by refusing to give a reason for his decision.

With exams set to commence in just a few hours, the mother was deeply troubled by her son’s unexpected decision, leaving her heartbroken and at a loss.

“Someone please tell me it is well. Why at this last minute when exams are just a few hours away?” she wrote, accompanied by tearful emojis and a broken heart.

Her post sparked empathy from other parents and community members, who have rallied with words of support and encouragement.

When did KCSE 2024 exams begin?

The 2024 edition of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education kicked off on October 22, starting with the main papers.

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During the first week, over 900,000 students sat for their oral and practical exams for the elective subjects.

Despite Friday, November 1, being declared a national holiday, the Ministry of Education did not interrupt the ongoing examination papers.

Source: TUKO.co.ke