The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Executive Officer David Njengere denied allegations that has Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations had been leaked online.
Njengere warned candidates against falling to the online scheme insisting that exam papers being circulated on various social media platforms are fake.
“I can assure you that there is no single genuine paper that can circulate on those social media platforms. All they have is fake papers,” Njegere stated.
According to KNEC boss, the new guidelines adopted by the Ministry of Education are geared to curb exam malpractice in all fronts.
He added that the exam council was determined to deliver credible results.
Njegere revealed that 46 cases of malpractices have so far been reported in the country saying the number has no significance in tainting the integrity of the exam.
Among them include nine principals were who suspended as exam center managers on allegation of malpractice.
Several teachers were also apprehended and their phones confiscated over exam malpractice.
Meanwhile, the KNEC CEO said various measures have been employed to ensure schools in areas affected by ongoing heavy rains get their examination papers on time.
As the national exams enters week two, Njegere has hailed centre managers and security officers for their cooperation throughout the exercise.
“The double collection of morning and afternoon papers has helped to curb the challenge of early exposure of second session paper,” said Njegere in a press address on Monday November 13.
All national exams results are expected to be released before December 25 allowing parents to prepare for transition.
