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MPs to conclude probe on 2022 KCSE exam cheating March 31

NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 26 – A parliamentary committee probing allegations of cheating during the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education administration, marking, and results is set to hold its sittings in Wajir and Nairobi.

The committee investigating allegations that the examinations were not credible has scheduled a series of forums to hear from the public.

Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge said the final sitting will be held in Nairobi on March 31, at the Mini Chamber, County Hall, Parliament buildings.

“In compliance with Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution, it is notified that the committee hereby invites the public to hear and submit written memoranda and oral views on the specific terms of reference of the inquiry as outlined, and any other relevant issue,” reads the notice.

In its preliminary findings, the committee which is chaired by Julius Melley accused the Kenya National Examination Council of actively facilitating examination leaks, including in last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination.

The House team found that some schools pay as much as 1 million Shillings to get exam leakages to sustain their reputation as academic giants in the country.

The committee also attributed cases of cheating to the pressure exerted on head teachers, by their employer, the Teachers Service Commission, to deliver good results so that they can be promoted.

Teachers who sought anonymity for fear of reprisals from authorities alleged that some national and private schools were notorious for buying examination papers from unscrupulous KNEC officials.

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has stated the KCSE 2022 administration was clean and that the Ministry of Education devised various mechanisms to curb cheating.

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During its sittings, the MPs have sought to determine whether there were incidences of exam cheating or other malpractices, how the cases were orchestrated, who were the players, and who bears the ultimate responsibility.

They will also carry out a comprehensive audit of KNEC’s Examination Management Systems including exam setting, printing, transportation, storage, and marking.

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