South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Simon Deng
The Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) Ter Manyang Gatwech, has voiced serious concerns regarding the prolonged delay in the release of the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education results, which were sat in December 2024 under the oversight of the National Examination Council.
Gatwech has urged authorities to take immediate action, warning that the delay not only affects students’ futures but also undermines public trust in the education system.
“CPA calls on the Ministry of General Education and Instruction to adhere strictly to the academic calendar and ensure that all educational processes, including examination marking and result release, are completed within the stipulated timeframe,” Gatwech stated.
“Such delays have long-term consequences for students eligible to join universities, as well as for those transitioning to secondary school, many of whom miss critical opportunities due to administrative inefficiencies,” he added.
Gatwech emphasised that the government must prioritise education nationwide, asserting that a country that does not invest in educating its population lacks the essential tools for sustainable development and national progress.
“Education is a fundamental right guaranteed under the laws of South Sudan, and the recurring postponements in the examination process undermine this right,” he stated.
Kuyok Abol Kuyok, the Minister of General Education and Instruction, revealed that the marking of the Certificate of Secondary Education examination has been delayed due to a shortfall of cash within the financial system.
“The marking of the 2024 senior four examination papers will commence next week, following a six-month delay caused by the liquidity crisis,” Kuyok announced in a statement posted on his Facebook page.
The Certificate of Secondary Examination (CSE), which began on December 2 and concluded on December 11, 2024, was taken by 48,484 students, including 28,551 males, across 525 schools in South Sudan.
