Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogambo has a strong warning to anyone considering compromising the integrity of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, which began nationwide on monday.
This year, approximately 965,501 candidates are registered to the exams across 10,754 centers throughout the country.
CS Ogamba emphasized that individuals cought eggaging in exam malpractices will face severe consequences.
“Anyone found participating in exam maltpractice, be it a student, teacher, parent, or government official, will be arrested and prosecuted,” the minister stated during the official kickoff the exams in kibera, Nirobi Count.
He also mentioned that surveillance is underway on social media, targeting siting sites that claim to provide access to exam papers.
Ogomba reassured the public that all examination materials are secure and safely stored, dismising rumors of any leaked papers.
While some subject, such as Home Science and computer science, were administered last week, the main examinations commenced on Monday with candidates takind English and Chemistry papers.
This year’s Exams will follow new protocals, including the rotation of supervisors across centers every week.
Examination containers will be opened daily at 7 a.m. under strict supervision to prevent any premature exposure of exam materials.
Additionally, the CS announced that exam officials will be prohibited from using mobilie phones during the testing period.
Officials must surrender their phones to supervisor who will securely lock them away until the exams are completed.
“for areas like Tana River, where security is a concern, candidates have been relocated to safer centers, such as GSU camps.
we are also ensuring that those affected by flooding recieve appropriate support,” Ogomba added.
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