Government warns exam cheats as over 1.1 million candidates sit KCSE
Interior PS Raymond Omolo says law enforcement is tracking people who sell fake KCSE papers to parents and teachers. Officials who aid cheating face criminal or administrative action, and candidates caught could lose their results.
The government has tightened security around the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, The Standard reported on Sunday. More than 1.1 million candidates are sitting the exams. Authorities warned that anyone involved in leaks, impersonation, collusion or the sale of fake papers will face the full force of the law. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo said law enforcement agencies are watching people who promise anxious parents and teachers access to exam papers. He was particularly concerned about people using social media and other platforms to sell "leaked" papers for money. He said the government would not let anyone undermine the education system for quick cash. Omolo urged teachers not to fall for the scam. He said those who take part ruin not only the candidates' futures but also their own lives as parents and professionals. "We cannot play games with the lives of our children and the future of this country," he said. He added that the government has invested heavily in education, including hiring more teachers. Education CS Julius Ogamba said the government will not tolerate malpractice of…
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