School Heads in Nairobi Attend Workshop on Exam Integrity

In August 2025, school heads from across Nairobi participated in a multi-day workshop focused on strengthening exam integrity and ethical leadership in schools. The training was organized under the National Integrity Academy (NIAca) calendar by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), targeting education leaders ahead of the national KCSE examinations. Sessions were held between August 4–6 and August 26–28, 2025, in Nairobi, Naivasha, and Machakos, drawing participants from both public and private institutions.
The workshops aimed to equip school administrators with tools to prevent exam malpractice, manage exam logistics ethically, and foster a culture of accountability. Topics included corruption prevention, ethical decision-making, and safeguarding the credibility of Kenya’s education system. With over 900,000 candidates expected to sit the KCSE in November 2025, the training was seen as a proactive measure to uphold national standards and restore public trust in examinations.
The initiative followed growing concerns over cheating during the 2025 KCSE, which began on November 3. Reports indicated widespread malpractice involving impersonation, leaked papers, and collusion between students and external actors. In response, the Ministry of Education suspended several school heads and arrested university students and exam officials. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba described the situation as regrettable, while affirming that most exam centers operated smoothly.
By engaging school leaders in integrity-building efforts, the EACC and Ministry of Education hope to reduce future incidents and promote ethical leadership in Kenya’s schools. The workshops are part of a broader national strategy to embed values into the education system and ensure fair access to academic success.