Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) attached to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), in collaboration with their Masaba North counterparts, have arrested Stephen Nyang’au Mbeche, a notorious figure in examination fraud.
Mbeche, the administrator of a Telegram group called “KCSE 2024 Leakage Group,” was apprehended following an extensive surveillance operation targeting his activities.
The arrest took place at his premises, where detectives found a mobile phone and a laptop, tools allegedly used to solicit and extort money from parents by promising them access to Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers.
Investigations indicate that Mbeche exploited the high demand for examination leaks by establishing and managing this Telegram group, where he purportedly shared exam-related content with members who had paid for access.
The operation, carried out as part of the DCI’s broader campaign against examination fraud, underscores the agency’s commitment to preserving the integrity of the national examination system.
Examination malpractices have been a persistent issue in Kenya, undermining the credibility of academic qualifications and disadvantaging honest students. This crackdown aims to deter other would-be fraudsters and reinforce the importance of academic integrity.
KNEC and DCI are intensifying their efforts to prevent exam leakage and ensure that examinations are conducted under strict protocols. Further investigations into Mbeche’s network are underway, as detectives seek to identify any accomplices or other channels used to facilitate the distribution of illicit exam content.
Authorities have urged parents and students to reject offers for illegal access to examination materials, emphasizing that such actions have severe legal consequences.
The arrest serves as a warning to other individuals involved in examination fraud that law enforcement agencies remain vigilant and are prepared to prosecute anyone attempting to undermine the education system.
Authorities have committed to continue their crackdown on all forms of examination malpractice to uphold fairness and integrity in the education sector.
