Eight teachers who photocopied KCSE exam paper arrested in Homa Bay
By Lucy Mumbi |
The exam paper was intended for a student who is currently hospitalised.
Eight teachers from Pala Masogo Secondary School in Homa Bay County have been detained for allegedly illegally photocopying a Chemistry examination paper, which is part of the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
The teachers were arrested on Monday after they were caught photocopying the exam paper within the school.
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Homa Bay Sub-County Police Commander Emmanuel Kiplagat confirmed that the suspects were being held at the Homa Bay Police Station following an operation by a multi-agency team that included officials from the Ministry of Education and the police.
Kiplagat explained that the exam paper was intended for a student who is currently hospitalised.
Among those detained were the centre manager, invigilators, and other teachers employed by the school’s board of management.
Kiplagat stated that all evidence related to the incident has been confiscated and will be used in the legal proceedings against the suspects.
In response to the situation, the Ministry of Education noted that it has replaced all examination officials at Pala Masogo Secondary School to ensure that the 119 candidates can continue with their exams without further disruptions.
At the same time, Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) CEO David Njengere said two suspects were arrested for impersonating candidates during the ongoing KCSE exams.
"So far, we have two cases of impersonation reported on Monday in Kilifi and another in Nairobi. As we speak, they are in police custody," he said.
While supervising the distribution of exam papers in Murang’a, Njengere emphasised the importance of strict adherence to examination protocols, noting that no malpractice will be allowed.
"What we want to emphasise for the good conduct of the examinations is that the rules are very, very simple. All phones within examination centres must be kept secure by the supervisors to prevent cheating," he said.
Njengere also reiterated the need for proper monitoring of examination logistics.
"As soon as the vehicle carrying the materials enters the school compound, that gate remains open until the vehicle leaves with the examination materials. This is a simple rule to follow, and we want to appeal to all centre managers to ensure 100 per cent compliance," Njengere said.
He expressed confidence in the multi-agency teams' vigilance, adding that maintaining strict control over phone usage and ensuring that examination gates remain open will lead to a smooth administration of the exams.
"If we keep the phones away and keep the gates open, then I am sure we will have a seamless administration of these exams," he said.
Njengere highlighted the proactive measures taken against examination malpractice, reaffirming the commitment to uphold the integrity of the KCSE exams.
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