The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has strongly cautioned the public against individuals claiming to possess leaked Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam papers. The council issued a brief statement denying any reports of national exam leaks and reaffirmed that the documents being circulated online were fraudulent.
The need for this clarification arose after reports surfaced that the upcoming KCSE exams scheduled for November had allegedly been leaked and were being shared via WhatsApp groups. KNEC emphasized, “Be aware of fraudsters and stay alert,” warning Kenyans about the proliferation of these fake documents.
The flagged WhatsApp group was accused of distributing not only the purportedly leaked KCSE papers but also documents from the Kenya Medical and Training College (KMTC) and Technical and Vocational Education (TVET). Additionally, the group was reportedly offering KMTC placement assistance for individuals not placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), charging Ksh7,500 for the service. They also claimed to handle matters related to certificate replacements for lost documents.
This statement from KNEC comes just two months after Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko revealed that approximately 290 county employees were found with irregular and counterfeit academic certificates. Ayacko noted that the identities of the implicated employees would remain confidential until investigations concluded to prevent potential legal action. The inspection covered various certificates, including the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Certificate of Primary Education (CPE), Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), and Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE). Out of the certificates inspected, 93 were confirmed counterfeit, while the remaining ones required further verification.
KNEC’s warning serves as a critical reminder for students, parents, and educators to remain vigilant against fraudsters. The council’s proactive approach aims to maintain the integrity of the national examination process and protect the interests of genuine candidates.
As the November exam period approaches, students and stakeholders are urged to rely only on official channels for any examination-related information and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
