KCSE: Govt warns teachers, parents against exam malpractice

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo has cautioned teachers, parents, and candidates against participating in exam malpractice as the KCSE written examinations commence on November 2, 2026. Omolo emphasized that cheating will not be tolerated, as the government is committed to maintaining the integrity of the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

During a speech in Bondo, Siaya County, Omolo warned parents and teachers to avoid falling for fraudulent schemes promising leaked examination papers. He cautioned that engaging in such activities not only jeopardizes the future of students but also endangers the reputation of parents and educators.

Omolo stressed that law enforcement agencies are vigilant in monitoring those attempting to compromise the examination process and will hold accountable anyone found guilty of engaging in such misconduct. The government has made significant investments in the education sector, including the recruitment of over 100,000 teachers and continuous funding, to bolster student learning and the legitimacy of national examinations.

Omolo highlighted these efforts as crucial to the growth of the education system and warned against any actions that could undermine these investments. With 1,048,355 candidates registering for this year's KCSE, the oral and practical exams began on October 19, while the primary written exams will be administered from November 2 to 20, according to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) schedule.