The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced strict measures to maintain the credibility of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
The council made the announcement on Friday, March 14, while releasing the official examination timetable.
KNEC warned candidates against engaging in any activities that could compromise the integrity of the exams. One of the key rules emphasized is that no student should leave the examination room without permission from the supervisor.
The council also stressed that candidates must be careful not to expose their answer sheets in a way that allows others to copy their work. Additionally, students were strongly warned against seeking or receiving any form of unfair assistance during the exams.
The council made it clear that there will be no communication between candidates during the examination period.
Likewise, no contact with outsiders will be allowed. Students will only be permitted to have the official question papers and answer sheets provided by the invigilators or supervisors.
Any other materials, such as books, notes, or unauthorized papers, will not be allowed in the examination room.
KNEC also issued a stern warning regarding mobile phones and other electronic communication devices. Any candidate found in possession of a mobile phone or any similar gadget will have their exam results canceled.
“If a candidate is caught with a mobile phone or any unauthorized electronic communication device, their results will be nullified,” the council stated firmly.
Furthermore, KNEC urged students to report any cases of suspected exam malpractice. If a candidate notices any irregularities, they should inform their school principal, teachers, or use any available channels to report the issue to KNEC.
For practical subjects that will be conducted in shifts, KNEC has made it mandatory for all candidates to remain in confinement until their turn to take the exam.
Failing to do so will be considered an exam irregularity, which could result in serious consequences.
KNEC further emphasized that any candidate found guilty of an examination malpractice will have their results canceled and will receive a Grade “Y” for all subjects.
If widespread cheating is detected in a particular school, the results of all students in that institution will be canceled.
The council also reminded candidates that the KNEC Act Number 29 of 2012 outlines the offenses and penalties for exam malpractice in Sections 27 to 40, and these regulations will be strictly enforced.
With these warnings in place, KNEC is determined to uphold the integrity of the national exams and ensure that all students have a fair chance to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities.
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