The Ministry of Education has issued a fresh warning to teachers, exam officials and support staff implicated in the ongoing KCSE 2025 examination malpractices, stating that those found culpable will face dismissal, revocation of professional credentials and prosecution. The directive follows escalating concerns over the involvement of insiders in facilitating exam fraud through digital platforms and unauthorized access to examination materials.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government has widened its investigations to cover all individuals working within examination centers. This comes after multiple cases emerged where teachers and examination personnel allegedly aided in leaking content, sharing restricted materials or coordinating impersonation schemes involving adult candidates.
According to the Ministry, internal collusion remains one of the greatest threats to the credibility of national examinations. Officials say most exam leaks originate from weak points within exam handling chains, where rogue officers attempt to exploit gaps during transit, storage or distribution. The ministry has emphasized that such actions constitute criminal offenses under the Kenya National Examinations Act.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has also been briefed on the developments, with recommendations to take administrative action against teachers involved. Officials risk immediate suspension as investigations continue. Those found guilty will face termination of employment, deregistration from the teaching profession and potential prosecution.
Examination center managers, supervisors, invigilators and security personnel deployed by KNEC are also under scrutiny. The Ministry said that any official whose credentials or conduct raise suspicion will be removed from duty pending further review. The directive underscores the government’s position that individuals entrusted with managing the KCSE must uphold strict professional integrity.
Investigators have highlighted cases where officials allegedly allowed unauthorized persons near exam containers, mishandled security envelopes or attempted to photograph exam materials before scheduled sitting times. Several officers are also being investigated for collaborating with digital leak syndicates operating on Telegram and other encrypted platforms.
Education stakeholders have expressed concern that insider involvement is undermining public confidence in the national examination system. Security analysts say exam malpractices have become more sophisticated, with criminal networks using technology to disguise digital footprints and communicate covertly.
The Ministry has vowed to intensify surveillance and disciplinary action as the KCSE enters its final phase. Officials reiterated that exam integrity remains a national priority and any attempt by teachers or exam handlers to compromise the process will attract swift and decisive penalties.
