KNEC Reports Attempted Impersonation, Orders Phones to Be Locked at KCSE Centers.
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has implemented stringent measures aimed at guaranteeing the integrity of the ongoing national examinations.
The council’s CEO, David Njengere, announced that officers supervising the exams are under clear directives to eliminate any chances of malpractice during the administration process.
After overseeing the distribution of exam materials from a storage container in Murang’a East, Njengere emphasized the importance of invigilators, supervisors, and center managers adhering to the established regulations.
He highlighted that these protocols are essential to preserve the credibility of the national exams. Additionally, he urged center managers to ensure that school gates remain open once the exam materials arrive to facilitate the smooth monitoring of activities.
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Njengere outlined that keeping school gates open allows examination officers to easily access the premises and promptly address any emerging incidents of malpractice.
To strengthen security, he detailed that all mobile phones present at the exam centers must be locked away until the completion of the sessions. KNEC has underscored this requirement, with supervisors responsible for securing the devices.
“We want to emphasize that the rules are straightforward this year. All phones at examination centers will be kept under lock and key by supervisors. Compliance with these measures across the country will help us secure the exams,” he stated.
Addressing Malpractice and Vigilance
Njengere reported two cases of attempted impersonation detected on the first day of the exams. The suspects, apprehended in Nairobi and Kilifi County, are currently in custody. Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations are pursuing these cases.
The CEO stressed that KNEC is maintaining vigilance nationwide and warned that any individual attempting to cheat will face legal consequences.
In the face of calls from teachers’ unions for increased allowances, Njengere reiterated that supervisors and invigilators will continue to receive the same stipend rates as last year. He clarified that budget constraints prevent an increase in pay for this year.
Although KNEC had raised the rates the previous year after a five-year gap, further adjustments are not feasible at the moment.
Njengere expressed appreciation for the teachers’ dedication but affirmed the current financial limitations. Teachers’ unions, however, have argued that the insufficient compensation undermines fair labor practices, dampens teachers’ morale, and could eventually jeopardize the integrity of national exams.
Despite these concerns, the CEO affirmed that the council would adhere to last year’s rates for the ongoing examination exercise.
KNEC Reports Attempted Impersonation, Orders Phones to Be Locked at KCSE Centers.
