The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations entered their third day with a series of arrests linked to exam malpractice across several counties. Twelve individuals, including a university student, invigilators, and supervisors, were arrested in Nairobi and Migori as authorities intensified efforts to protect the integrity of the national exams.
In Nairobi, police apprehended a university student who was found impersonating a Form Four candidate at Kenya Muslim Academy in Huruma. Investigations revealed that the student had been paid Ksh20,000 to sit the exam on behalf of the candidate. The suspect was arrested alongside five invigilators, the centre manager, and the supervisor, all of whom are now assisting police with investigations.
In Migori County, two Board of Management teachers, a centre manager, and a supervisor were also detained following allegations of exam malpractice at Ugari Mixed Secondary School. Similar incidents were reported in Kisii, Nyamira, and West Pokot counties.
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the KCSE exams, warning against attempts to compromise the process.
“I continue to warn Kenyans, please allow students to sit their exams. This year’s papers are individualised with student photos, so impersonation will be detected,” the CS emphasized.
In Nyamira County, police and Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) officials arrested invigilators and supervisors at Itumbe D.O.K Secondary School after Chemistry Paper Two was found circulating online before the exam. Eleven mobile phones were confiscated at the centre, and those arrested have recorded statements with police.
With these arrests, the total number of malpractice cases since the exams began on Monday has risen to 27. The Ministry of Education has vowed to continue monitoring all centres closely to ensure credible results and uphold public trust in Kenya’s examination system.
