The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has appointed Dr. David Njeng’ere Kabita as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2021, for a five-year term.

Njeng’ere is taking over from Dr. Mercy Karogo, who has been acting in that capacity for the past five years.

Dr. Mercy Karogo. PHOTO/COURTESY

Dr. Njeng’ere is a Hubert Humphrey Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in Education from Moi University, a Masters in English, a Bachelor of Education in English and Literature, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Design and Development.

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Dr. Njeng’ere boasts of 30 years of experience and specialization in assessment and curriculum design.

The new KNEC appointee was also contributory to the formation and design of the current Competency-Based Curriculum and Competency-Based Assessment.

Dr. David Njeng’ere Kabita. PHOTO/COURTESY

For the past three years, Njeng’ere has also served as the Education advisor to the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Education, a position he still holds to date.

Njeng’ere also has teaching experience in several secondary schools across the country.

On the regional and international scopes, Njeng’ere has also been a delegate and chair of the East African Community Technical Committee on harmonizing curricula and education systems.

KNEC is a state corporation in charge of conducting national examinations in the county at school and post-school levels.