KNEC Warns Against Scams Offering KCSE Grade Changes.
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has dismissed claims regarding a new grading system for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
Through a post on X, KNEC stated that the grading system circulating online is fake, emphasizing that the grading process for the November exams has not yet been finalized.
Last week, KNEC addressed allegations suggesting that KCSE marks were being altered for students who had paid for the service.
The council’s Chief Executive Officer, David Njengere, clarified that online posts purporting to offer mark changes were false and misleading. He described the reports as part of a scheme by fraudsters.
Summary of the Fraudulent Claims
| Claim | KNEC’s Response |
|---|---|
| KCSE grading system is predetermined | KNEC rejected the claims as untrue. |
| Marks altered for payments | CEO confirmed the circulated documents were fake. |
| Collaboration with KNEC officials | KNEC flagged this as a scam and warned the public. |
KNEC also responded directly to one of the posts, labeling it a scam and cautioning the public to be vigilant against fraudsters.
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Marking of the KCSE exams, which began shortly after their conclusion on November 22, is expected to be completed by December. KNEC reiterated that the marking process remains a highly confidential exercise.
They stated that the identities of examiners involved in the process would not be disclosed to maintain the integrity of the exams. The council assured the public that all invited examiners undergo strict vetting to ensure reliability.
Insights Into Previous and Current Exam Malpractices
Reports by the National Assembly Committee on Education in 2023 revealed 68 cases of exam malpractices during the 2022 examinations, handled by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Among these:
- 44 cases are still under investigation.
- 17 cases are awaiting trial.
- 6 cases have been finalized.
In 2024, Education CS Julius Migos reported 621 cases of exam malpractices during the KCSE exams.
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