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This transition occurred after the successful implementation of electronic assessment in teacher training colleges, where over the past three years more than 37,000 students have been digitally tested and received diplomas. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F15\u002FS9ilK9FjLDhk13MAAFS7KWBwpb7ES937dG4KcwBN.webp",[62],{"id":31,"name":63,"avatarPath":8,"about":8},"Rukia Rashid",[65,77],{"id":66,"type":67,"data":71,"order":76},15,{"title":68,"value":69,"shortName":70},"Gallery",7,"GALLERY",{"gallery":72},[73],{"fileId":74,"filePath":75,"title":8},26,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.the-port-brief.co.tz\u002Fimage\u002Fpost_section\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F15\u002F5JhbfuUocUdivNScA4zDQVJw3xHKMoqreVEfJJex.webp",0,{"id":78,"type":79,"data":82,"order":13},16,{"title":80,"value":13,"shortName":81},"Text editor","TEXT_EDITOR",{"content":83,"additionalAlignment":84},"\u003Cp>David Njengere, Chief Executive Officer of KNEC, said the initiative aims to improve exam performance, reduce costs, and provide personalized, real-time data to track student progress and facilitate early intervention. «This strategy not only ensures that all teachers have a high level of digital literacy, but also provides the opportunity to generate personalized data useful for identifying strengths and weaknesses at the intern, college and national levels», said Njengere.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Implementation of the system will begin in high schools to evaluate its effectiveness and solve potential problems before nationwide implementation. KNEC representatives emphasized that the digital system will enhance the digital literacy of students, ensuring that they will be familiar with technology long before national exams. In addition, the platform will support remote assessment, faster results processing, and data-driven policy decision-making through automated analytics. To ensure inclusivity, the system will include adaptive technologies such as audio-visual and voice formats to support students with special needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While KNEC recognizes obstacles such as limited ICT infrastructure, low student computer proficiency, and cybersecurity risks, it plans to implement safeguards including browser blocking, restricted access networks, and offline exam modes to maintain academic integrity and prevent fraud.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The digital initiative has undergone significant growth, growing from a pilot program with 45 candidates in 2021 to more than 50,000 candidates in more than 100 institutions by 2025. 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Countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are actively working to reduce their dependence on the traditional dollar-based financial structure. 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