13/11/2024
13 Teachers arrested in alleged KCSE exam malpractice, in Siaya county
Thirteen teachers, including nine invigilators, are in police custody after being arrested for examination malpractice at Nyamninia Secondary School in Gem Yala sub-county.
The arrests occurred after candidates were discovered with photocopied answers to Mathematics Paper 2 during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
Those detained include the school's exam supervisor, a Board of Management (BOM) teacher from St. Mary's School Yala, Nyamninia Secondary School's centre manager, and his deputy.
According to the police report, KNEC officials observed suspicious behaviour among students when they visited the school around 10:15 a.m., during the Mathematics Paper 2 exam.
After conducting a search, officials discovered photocopied exam answers from both a candidate and the examination supervisor, Mr. Isaac Wesonga.
Several students were allegedly caught attempting to hide copies or destroy evidence, indicating a concerted effort to cheat.
A multi-agency team, led by Deputy County Commissioner Evans Otieno and the sub-county director of education, responded quickly to the scene, resulting in the arrests.
One invigilator reportedly escaped.
All suspects are currently held at Yala Police Station and are expected to be arraigned in court tomorrow to face charges related to the alleged exam malpractice.
