The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a strong warning to students, teachers, and parents over the circulation of fake examination papers on social media platforms.
In a public alert released on Friday, September 5, 2025, KNEC cautioned that the counterfeit papers are being passed off as official exam materials for the upcoming Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), which begin in October.
“Please take note that these question papers doing the rounds on social media are not from KNEC. Do NOT be deceived! Stay alert!” the council stated through its official X handle.
The fake documents reportedly included KJSEA English, Mathematics (Grade 9), Christian Religious Education (Code 908), and Kiswahili (Msimbo 902). According to KNEC, these papers are fraudulent and meant to mislead candidates as they prepare for their final assessments.
Official Exam Resources
KNEC emphasized that accurate and legitimate exam information—including sample papers and timetables—is only available on its official website.
The council reminded the public that sample papers for the inaugural KJSEA were uploaded on January 20, 2025, to help schools and learners understand the structure and expectations of the national tests.
“The sample papers, which are free and accessible through the KNEC website, are designed to mirror the format of the actual KJSEA scheduled for October 2025,” the statement read.
Crackdown on Exam Cheating
This warning follows an earlier statement issued on June 19, 2025, in which KNEC clarified that the sample papers are intended strictly for practice and preparation not as leaked examination content.
To further safeguard exam credibility, KNEC announced changes to the design of Optical Mark Reader (OMR) answer sheets. Beginning this year, candidates sitting both KPSEA and KJSEA will be required to shade their answers, rather than drawing lines as was the previous practice.
The council urged students to ignore shortcuts and prepare diligently using authentic materials. “There will be no room for cheating. The integrity of national examinations remains our top priority,” the statement concluded.
