School ranking in national examinations could soon be re-introduced after members of Parliament warmed up to a Bill supporting the move.
On Wednesday, the MPs said ranking of schools is a tradition which has been widely used both locally and internationally.
School and candidates ranking were abolished in 2014 by the then Education CS Jacob Kaimenyi, a move that elicited sharp reactions from Kenyans.
But now the Kenya National Examinations Council Amendment Bill by Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa, seeks to entrench ranking in the statute law.
It aims to amend Section 10 of the Kenya National Examination Council Act by introducing a clause that will make ranking part of the councils' functions.
While supporting the bill, Wamalwa said Kenyans have a right to information held by the State, and that banning ranking of primary and secondary schools has led to confusion.
He said other players in the sector are usually forced to do their own ranking just to satisfy the parents.
“Ranking of schools is very important. This bill is calling upon Knec to go back to ranking but this should be done in a restructured way,” added Wamalwa.
Kitui County MP Makau Mulu said school ranking should be taken in consideration of the environment in which the candidates sit their exams.