8 Teachers Among 10 Arrested Over KCSE Exam Malpractice.
Ten people have been apprehended nationwide over allegations of involvement in examination malpractice as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams are underway.
Eight of these suspects, all teachers, were arrested in Homa Bay County for reportedly violating national examination rules, while two individuals were detained in Nairobi and Kilifi counties for impersonating candidates.
In Homa Bay County, eight teachers from Pala Masogo Secondary School, including the school’s center manager, were detained on Monday.
They were accused of photocopying a Chemistry exam paper intended for a hospitalized student.
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This action contravened the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) regulations. Homa Bay Sub-County Police Commander Emmanuel Kiplagat reported that the school’s Board of Management-employed teachers were involved, and authorities confiscated all related evidence to support future legal proceedings.
Multi-Agency Operations
The multi-agency team, consisting of Ministry of Education and National Police Service officials, has taken over to uphold exam integrity.
As a precaution, the Ministry has replaced all examination officials at Pala Masogo Secondary School to ensure that the 119 candidates sitting for their exams experience no further disruptions.
Two additional suspects were arrested for impersonation offenses. National Examinations Council Chairperson David Njeng’ere confirmed that these arrests occurred in Nairobi and Kilifi counties, with officials remaining vigilant to prevent any malpractice. The multi-agency efforts have played a crucial role in intercepting these cases swiftly.
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Alongside reports of malpractice, a tragic incident was recorded during this year’s exams. A candidate from Ebubayi Secondary School in Kakamega County died on Tuesday morning.
The 19-year-old student left for school as usual but was reported deceased shortly before taking the Mathematics paper. The incident has caused distress among the student’s family and school community.
8 Teachers Among 10 Arrested Over KCSE Exam Malpractice
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