Raymond Omollo warns parents, teachers against KCSE exam cheating as written papers begin

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued a stern warning to parents and teachers against engaging with fraudsters who promise to leak or steal Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam papers. As candidates prepare to commence their written examinations on Monday, November 2, 2026, Omollo stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of these national examinations.

With a record-breaking 1,048,355 candidates set to take part in this year's KCSE, the exams are scheduled to run from November 2 to November 20, 2026.

Omollo specifically cautioned against candidates, parents, and teachers falling for individuals who exploit their desperation by offering to secure the examination papers for a fee. He emphasized that these fraudulent schemes jeopardize the futures of learners as well as the careers of those involved in the scams. In his appeal, Omollo stressed that security agencies are actively monitoring those who seek to exploit the examination period for personal gain.

He further urged the public to recognize the government's investment in the education sector, including the recruitment of additional teachers and increased financial support, and pointed out that undermining education through cheating would be counterproductive. Omollo reiterates that the credibility of the examination process is crucial, warning that cheating is akin to gambling with the future of learners and the nation at large.