As approximately 900,000 candidates began their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, the period has been marked by security incidents and alleged malpractice. A police officer was shot and killed in Turkana while guarding examination papers, and his family is now seeking justice. Concurrently, 36 individuals were arrested across various parts of Kenya, including Nairobi and Kericho, in connection with alleged examination irregularities. A teacher in Narok County has been suspended pending an investigation, while a school in Kajiado is under scrutiny for alleged exam theft. In response, Waziri Ogamba issued a strong warning against cheating, and police were warned against taking photos with candidates for TikTok.
A Kenyan police officer was tragically shot and killed in Turkana while guarding KCSE examination papers, plunging his family into grief. This incident highlights the dangers faced by security personnel protecting national examination materials.
Thirty-six individuals have been arrested in connection with alleged examination irregularities during the ongoing KCSE national examinations across various parts of Kenya. The arrests include individuals caught taking exams for students in schools in Nairobi and Kericho.
A family in Kenya is seeking justice following the fatal shooting of a police officer who was guarding exams for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). The incident has raised concerns and calls for accountability.
Waziri Ogamba has issued a strong warning against those who will be involved in examination malpractice during the upcoming KCSE examinations. The minister emphasized the seriousness of the issue and the consequences that await anyone caught cheating.
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have commenced nationally, but are already marred by allegations of misconduct. A teacher in Narok County has been suspended pending investigation into exam irregularities, while a high school in Kajiado is under scrutiny for alleged exam theft.