Govt Confirms Arrest of Over 70 in KCSE, KJSEA Exams Leak Probe
Several individuals were also arrested early this week trying to take part in the national exams on behalf of the actual candidates...
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The Kenyan government has confirmed the arrest of at least 78 individuals in connection with efforts to compromise the integrity of the ongoing 2025 national examinations. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the arrests were primarily linked to the unauthorized exposure of examination content on social media platforms while tests were still in progress, among other exam fraud practices.
- 78 individuals arrested in connection with exam malpractice during the 2025 KCSE and KJSEA exams.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the arrests and vowed continued prosecution of offenders.
- The crackdown is aimed at curbing cheating, including seven cases of impersonation, with candidates found guilty facing a ban from future exams for up to three years.
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Security Agencies Make Arrests for Exam Leaks, Seize Tusks, and Conduct Forest Surveillance - November 2025
The Kenyan government has confirmed that at least 78 individuals have been arrested in connection with compromising the 2025 national examinations. The arrests were mainly linked to the unauthorized exposure of KCSE and KJSEA examination content on social media platforms. Separately, a multi-agency security operation in Nyahururu resulted in the arrest of two suspected wildlife traffickers and the recovery of elephant tusks valued at Sh3.6 million. Meanwhile, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is enhancing forest protection, with Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko leading an aerial surveillance mission over the Mau, Chemususu, and Mukutani forests on Saturday, November 16.
