KNEC Addresses Viral Claim That Schools Buy KCSE Exams

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has dismissed a viral social media post alleging that some schools “buy” Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, terming the claim false, misleading, and harmful to public confidence in the national assessment system.

The post, which went viral, claimed to narrate a firsthand experience with a KCSE candidate and concludes based on no evidence that exam results are rigged.

In a post, KNEC warned people against spreading unverified information, pointing out that such stories can compromise the integrity of candidates, teachers, and other institutions that take part in the examination process fairly.

“Be careful with fake news and misinformation,” KNEC announced, advising people to use approved communication channels for any information related to national exams.

The Council had explained in a past address that stories shared on social media platforms are not enough to prove malpractice and fail to account for the strong safeguards that regulate the administration of the KCSE.

The KNEC also explained that the result given is verified to detect any irregularity.

Multi-Agency Security and Logistics Reforms

KNEC highlighted the measures it put in place in order to eliminate loopholes before the 2025 KCSE, in partnership with security and education stakeholders.

Exam copies were printed, stored, and transported in highly secure conditions, and access was highly controlled by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Interior team.

Distribution timelines were shortened to reduce exposure, while collection and return procedures were standardized nationwide.

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Technology-Enabled Controls and Accountability

To curb malpractice, the Council enhanced technology-led measures, including secure candidate registration databases, centre-based monitoring, and improved tracking of examination materials.

Supervisors and exam invigilators underwent clearance, training, and rigorous codes of conduct with consequences for misconduct.

KNEC again reiterated that any form of malpractice shall incur rigorous sanctions for both individual and institutional culprits, including annulment of results and institutional/case prosecution.

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Public Awareness and Validation of Claims

Addressing the viral topic in a past address, KNEC pointed out that such kind of allegations about schools buying exams have no basis, running contrary to the outcome of any audit before or even after an examination exercise.

Additionally, KNEC appealed to citizens to make such complaints via formal structures.

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