Govt Launches Special Courts to Tackle Exam Fraud
The Ministry of Education has declared plans to address exam cheating by prosecuting offenders in newly established special courts, aiming to curb examination malpractice effectively.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed that these courts will specifically handle cases involving exam-related offenses.
Just ahead of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) Program written exams, the CS announced that the government has already mapped out areas prone to exam irregularities.
According to CS Migos, the Ministry has implemented preventive measures, including adding unique security features to exam papers.
In addition, a multi-agency task force is on high alert, prioritizing enhanced communication to ensure seamless coordination of examinations nationwide.
“We are fully prepared, with a collaborative multi-agency effort from the government to guarantee a credible examination process that prohibits any form of malpractice,” stated CS Julius Ogamba.
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He also issued a stern warning to anyone planning on cheating, promising strict legal repercussions while reassuring Kenyans of the government’s commitment to uphold exam integrity.
“We want to assure Kenyans that if we catch anyone involved in malpractice, they will face severe consequences. We will ensure they receive an appropriate penalty,” he warned.
This announcement coincides with the official commencement of the 2024 KCSE exams on Tuesday, October 22. This year, exams will be conducted across 10,755 centers nationwide.
A record 965,501 candidates will participate in the exams, a rise from the 903,138 who took the KCSE in 2023.
This year also marks the first since the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) was replaced with the competency-based curriculum (CBC), following the 2-6-6-3 structure, with learners spending 2 years in pre-primary, 6 in primary, 6 in secondary, and 3 in university.
The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) exams are scheduled from October 28 to October 31, after which students will enjoy a holiday break from October 28 until January 3, 2025.
Govt Launches Special Courts to Tackle Exam Fraud
