19 KCSE exam cheating cases reported across three regions - CS Ogamba
According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, the incidents, reported as of November 6, 2025, span Nyanza, Rift Valley and Eastern regions.
The Ministry of Education has recorded a total of 19 cases of cheating, including the use of electronic devices, in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, the incidents, reported as of November 6, 2025, span Nyanza, Rift Valley and Eastern regions.
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He, however, noted that the majority of examination centres continue to uphold exemplary standards, including those in Machakos County.
“While the overwhelming majority of centres have maintained integrity, isolated cases of suspected malpractice have been formally recorded across Nyanza, Rift Valley, and listed regions as reported to me as of November 6, 2025,” Ogamba said.
He explained that the reported cases primarily involve misuse of electronic devices, unauthorised materials, early exposure of exam papers and impersonation. Over 20 people have also been arrested in connection with the irregularities.
“In every instance, decisive action has been taken, which includes the replacement of centre managers, supervisors, and invigilators, as well as the arrest and prosecution of over 22 individuals by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Confiscation of mobile phones and photocopied materials has also been carried out, with the deployment of National Police officers for direct oversight. Four more centres have received warning letters, requiring compliance reports by Monday, November 12,” Ogamba added.
The CS emphasised that the government maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward malpractice and all criminal activities during examinations.
“All reported breaches remain under active multi-agency investigation, and appropriate sanctions, including result cancellation and possible revocation of centre registration, will be enforced in accordance with the law,” he said.
He also noted that the ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and disaster response teams, has established temporary collection points, enhanced security along transport routes and deployed officers to ensure all examination materials reach their destinations safely and on time, especially in flood-prone areas.
On public senior secondary school fees, Ogamba dismissed claims that boarding fees have been increased, clarifying that the guidelines issued under the Kenya Gazette of 2015 remain in effect.
He noted that no fees have changed, the structure of fees remains the same, and the amount of capitation has not been altered.
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