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February 24, 2026
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20 school heads face disciplinary action over ghost learners scandal

20 school heads face disciplinary action over ghost learners scandal

Basic Education PS Julius Bitok indicated that the ministry has also begun the disciplinary process for other ministry officials...

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The Ministry of Education is taking disciplinary action against 20 school heads for their alleged involvement in a scandal involving over 900,000 "ghost learners." This action follows an audit report that revealed inflated student numbers submitted to the National Education Management Information System.

  • Over 900,000 ghost learners were uncovered, with 885,904 in primary schools and 87,730 in secondary schools.
  • The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been directed by Basic Education PS Julius Bitok to take action against the implicated school heads.
  • The scandal also coincides with concerns about overcrowding in schools, particularly with the recent enrolment of grade 10 learners.

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