On day four of the kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, two students from a high school in Ruiru were apprehended with phone in the exam room.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 6, and was confirmed by Ruiru Discrict Criminsl Investigations Officer (DCID).
Ndumbai reported that law enforcement officers who had been monitoring the exam process at the center, receive a tip-off about possible exam malpractice.
Upon investigation they discovered that one student was in possession of a mobile phone and futher iniquiry revealed that another student had a phone as well.
This comes despite strict instructions from the kenya Nation Examination Council (KNEC), which mandate that all mobile phones must be deposited with the exam center’s head and securely stored to prevent cheating.
The rule aims to curb any potential leaks of the examination papers.
The mobile phones were confiscate and are currently being examined.
However, DCIO ndumbai emphasized that the exams had not been compromised as the students had accessed the contents of the devices before they were caught.
“The exam was not leaked, and the students did not access the contents of the phones which we are now investigating.
This remains a case of exam malpractice and we are following up,” Ndumbai clarified.
The case has been referred to the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) for further action.
Ndumbai also warned students against engaging in exam malpractice, advising them to focus on their studies instead.
“Don’t ruin your future byntrying to cheat. Following the rules and use your brain,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ruiru Deputy County Commissioner Julius Too, who led the monitoring team, confirmed that KNEC would take appropriate disciplinary measures against the students involved in this incident.
In a separate case from Homa Bay County, ten teachers were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly photocopying KCSE exam papers.
The teachers were arraigned before magistrate Chrisyine Auka and released on Sh 1 million cash each.
Their case scheduled for hearing on November 20.
The teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reiterated that any teachers found guilty of malpractice will face severe consequences.
These incidents come at a time when Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating exam malpractice.
“We have implemented various innovative phones during the exams” Ogamba said on Monday, November 4.
The government’s effort aim to ensure the integrity of this year’s KCSE Exams and maintain a fair testing environment for all candidates.
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