Thirteen individuals have been arrested for involvement in exam malpractice during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams at Nyamninia Secondary School in Gem Yala, Siaya County.
The incident, which was reported on November 11, 2024, was discovered by two officials from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), Joseph Nyaga and John Okoth, who were conducting a routine monitoring visit for the ongoing KCSE exams.
The two KNEC officials arrived at Nyamninia Secondary School at approximately 10:15 AM, while candidates were sitting for their Mathematics Paper 2 exam.
Upon entering one of the exam rooms, the KNEC team observed suspicious behavior from some of the candidates.
A subsequent search of the candidates uncovered photocopied answers to the ongoing Mathematics paper.
The officials recovered four copies of the exam answers from the school’s supervisor, Isaac Wesonga, and an additional copy from one of the candidates.
According to the police report, some candidates were found attempting to swallow the photocopied answers, while others tried to conceal them on their bodies.
The discovery led investigators to conclude that there was a coordinated effort involving both students and school staff to cheat during the exam.
A multi-agency team, including the sub-county security team, the District Education Officer, and KNEC officials, responded to the scene and confirmed the malpractice.
Among those arrested were the school principal, Judy Maloba Wamochu (the center manager), her deputy Patrick Musungu Chamula, and supervisor Isaac Wesonga.
In addition, nine invigilators were taken into custody, including Jackline Auma Ogilo, James Omondi Onyango, Maurice Change, Benard Owino, Emmans Visram, Mbui Monica, Grace Malele, Famari Yongo, and George Kerima Nyamnane. One invigilator, Eric Randera, managed to escape the scene.
The suspects are currently being held at Yala Police Station and will be arraigned in court on November 13, 2024, to face charges related to the malpractice.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Marsabit, an exam supervisor was arrested for allegedly possessing copies of the Kiswahili Literature exam paper.
The supervisor was apprehended by KNEC officials around 4 PM on November 11, 2024, after eight copies of the exam paper were found in his possession.
Both cases highlight ongoing efforts by KNEC and law enforcement to tackle exam malpractices and ensure the integrity of the KCSE exams.
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