Nairobi, Kenya – Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Julius Ogamba has disclosed that a significant number of candidates will not receive their 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results due to involvement in examination irregularities. The announcement comes amid heightened efforts by the Ministry of Education to uphold integrity and curb malpractice in the national exams.
Speaking during a press briefing, Dr. Ogamba explained that rigorous investigations by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had uncovered cases of cheating, impersonation, and other forms of malpractice. The integrity of our examinations is non-negotiable, he said. Any candidate found participating in irregularities will have their results withheld, and those involved will face appropriate sanctions, including legal prosecution. The CS emphasized that these measures are part of broader reforms to strengthen public confidence in Kenya’s national education system.
Reactions from parents, educators, and students have been mixed. While some applauded the government for taking a firm stance against malpractice, others expressed concern about the impact on innocent candidates and the pressure on schools to maintain compliance. Education experts have called for enhanced awareness campaigns and stricter monitoring in future exams to ensure fairness. Looking ahead, Dr. Ogamba reiterated the ministry’s commitment to maintaining credible assessments, stressing that integrity remains central to the KCSE’s value as a national qualification.