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Kenya: Teachers Service Commission Interdicts Seven Staff Members
Nation, 5 November 2016
The Teachers Service Commission has interdicted seven staff members over malpractices in last week's Standard Eight examinations. Read more »
Seven Charged Over Exam Misconduct in Kenya
In a move likely to send a stern warning to people bent on cheating in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations, the Teachers Service Commission Secretary Nancy Macharia has reportedly ordered the actions as part of measures to ensure a flawless examination for the first time in decades.
Fred Matiang'i (standing), the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Science and Technology, at Chango Primary School in Vihiga where he was overseeing collection of Kenya Certificate of Primary examination papers and conducting a spot check on various examination centres.
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Kenya: Police Seize 12 Over 'KCPE Leakage' in Nyamira
Nation, 4 November 2016
Twelve people have been arrested after a KCPE candidate was found with a marked answer sheet in the exam room in Nyamira. Read more »
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Kenya: Exam Marking Will Be Done Properly - Matiang'i
Nation, 4 November 2016
The Education cabinet secretary has said special measures have been put in place to ensure the marking of this year's Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) is above board. Read more »
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Kenya: KCPE Examinations Conclude With No Case of Cheating
Nation, 4 November 2016
The Standard Eight examination was on Thursday concluded with no case of cheating recorded - a remarkable break from previous years in which the exam has been marred by massive… Read more »
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Kenya: Mombasa KNEC Official Leaked English, Composition Questions - Court Told
Capital FM, 3 November 2016
A Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) official in Mombasa has been charged with leaking the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination papers. Read more »
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Kenya: Shock As Man Sneaks Into School in Elgeyo Marakwet and Tears Up Exam Papers
Nation, 3 November 2016
There was drama at a school in Elgeyo Marakwet County Wednesday after a man sneaked into a classroom where KCPE examination answer sheets had been stored and tore them into pieces. Read more »
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Kenya: KNEC Agent in Court for Leaking KCPE Exam Paper in Mombasa
Nation, 2 November 2016
A Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) agent has been charged in Mombasa with leaking the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination papers. Read more »
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Kenya: 2016 Primary Education Exams Written Under Tough Rules
Nation, 2 November 2016
This year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination is being conducted differently from what Kenyans are used to. Read more »
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Kenya: Litmus Test on Cheating as Pupils Rehearse for 2016 KCPE Exams
Capital FM, 31 October 2016
About 900,000 primary school students sitting for this year's KCPE exams are on Monday morning set to engage in rehearsals, ahead of Tuesday's examinations. Read more »
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Kenya: There is No Leakage of KCPE and KCSE Test Papers - KNEC
Nation, 30 October 2016
The Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) has denied reports of exam leakage and cautioned candidates and parents to look out for con men. Read more »
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Kenya: KNEC Says No Exam Leakage Out for National Exams
Capital FM, 30 October 2016
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has assured that there are no leakages for this year's Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and the Kenya Certificate of… Read more »
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Kenya: Education Ministry Sets Tough Measures to Curb Exam Cheating
Capital FM, 28 October 2016
The Ministry of Education has announced more tough measures to curb cheating which include the banning of geometrical boxes and clipboards. Read more »
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Kenya: KNEC Bans Geometrical Sets, Clipboards in Exam Rooms
Nation, 27 October 2016
The national examiner has banned the use of geometrical sets and clipboards in exam rooms in a bid to curb cheating. Read more »
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Kenya: Tight Security in Place Ahead of Monday Exams
Nation, 23 October 2016
Assessment of practical subjects for candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination will start Monday. Read more »
