Nairobi, Kenya – Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba has declared the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams a turning point for integrity and efficiency in the country’s basic education sector. The month-long national examinations, which concluded with the Physics Practical on November 21, involved over 110,000 personnel including invigilators, supervisors, and officials from the Education and Interior ministries. Ogamba hailed the largely smooth process, emphasizing that the ministry is committed to faster results, stricter penalties for malpractice, and enhanced monitoring to safeguard exam credibility.
Despite improvements, exam irregularities remain a concern. This year, 418 cases of malpractice were reported, down from 614 in 2024. Ogamba warned that impersonators and other offenders will face severe consequences under the KNEC Act 2012, including disqualification, nullification of results, and criminal prosecution. He also revealed that 32,558 examiners will mark scripts under strict integrity protocols, while personnel from compromised schools have already been excluded. The CS lauded efforts to ensure all willing candidates could sit their exams, including those hospitalized, highlighting the government’s focus on fairness and accessibility.
Looking ahead, the ministry is set to maintain strict vigilance for the ongoing TVET November series and the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), with results scheduled for release in December. Ogamba urged the public to report irregularities via KNEC’s confidential lines and reiterated that maintaining examination integrity is central to meritocracy in Kenya. Together, we will ensure fairness, excellence, and trust in our education system, he said, noting that the reforms implemented this year have laid a stronger foundation for the future of national assessments.