NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – The government has issued a stern warning to individuals planning to take part in exam impersonation in the exercise set to kick off on Monday.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo stated that such actions shall be met with legal consequences.
“Exam impersonation will not be tolerated either by people impersonating the candidates or people purporting to be officials of the examinations,” he warned.
To curb technology-enabled cheating practices, Omollo prohibited the use of mobile phones within the examination centers.
He further cautioned against the use of social media platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to distribute fake exam materials noting that is against the law.
As an intervention measure, the Internal Security PS said the government shall actively monitor traffic on the platforms.
“False publications to mislead students and fraudulent use of electronic devices to send false information attracts a fine of up to Sh20 million and imprisonment,” he stated.
In the event of any security threats during the examination period, the PS said that both the County Security and Intelligence Committees (CSIC) and Sub-County Security and Intelligence Committees (SCSIC) across the Country have made the necessary appropriate contingency plans.
Natural calamities
PS Omollo further disclosed that the preparations also include contingency plans for
natural disasters such as flooding.
The government has activated multi-sectoral County and Sub-County Disaster Risk Management Committees to address any arising/or emerging issues in their localities.
Special focus has been placed on Counties in Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, North Eastern and Coast regions.
“In case of above normal rainfall, arrangements have been made by mapping out evacuation centres that will serve as examination centres,” said the PS.
PS Omollo added that ground and aerial support has also been mobilized to cater to areas that may become inaccessible as a result of heavy rains.
Close monitoring of roads, electricity and buildings in examination centres by the Disaster committees will also be done throughout the examination period.
The Internal Security PS lauded the NGAOs across the country for their relentless efforts in ensuring compliance with the Government’s 100 percent school transition policy.
With the plans in place, the PS expressed confidence that the national examinations exercise will run smoothly to its successful completion.
“The interventions put in place, coupled with teamwork and cooperation from all stakeholders will facilitate the successful delivery of a credible examinations,” he said
