This archive report was first published on 6 November 2019.
On November 6, 2019, a crackdown on exam malpractice in Nairobi's Eastleigh area led to the seizure of 35 mobile phones and the arrest of 26 people, including candidates, at St Teresa's Primary School, a private examination centre.
According to Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha, the candidates were being fed answers by people believed to be teachers, who had photocopied examination materials and relayed the answers back to the candidates through mobile phones.
Prof Magoha confirmed that the government would not relent in its efforts to ensure credible examinations, warning that those involved in cheating would face dire consequences.
“The candidates were busted by our officers who visited the institution,” said Prof Magoha, adding that the government would not spare examination cartels this time round.
On the same day, police in Kisii arrested 11 people for alleged impersonation in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations.
Similar incidents were reported in Garissa, where police arrested candidates at a private examination centre on allegations of having access to examination materials before time.
