In a shocking case of exam malpractice, authorities in Marigat, Baringo County, detained a supervisor and an invigilator at Nyimbei Secondary School for allegedly leaking the History Paper 1 exam on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m., nearly two hours before the exam’s scheduled start at 2 p.m., sparking concerns over the integrity of ongoing exams.
According to sources within the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), advanced monitoring systems at headquarters flagged suspicious activity originating from Nyimbei Secondary School. The breach involved the use of a Galaxy A05S smartphone, which reportedly circulated the exam paper through WhatsApp. Upon receiving the alert, a multi-agency team, including local law enforcement and education officers, was swiftly mobilized to investigate the exam center.
Upon arrival, the team confirmed the leak and arrested both the supervisor and invigilator implicated in the incident. Authorities are now conducting further investigations to determine if the suspects acted alone or were part of a larger network. The arrests have sent shockwaves through the local education community, with KNEC reiterating its commitment to maintaining strict exam security standards.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by KNEC in securing exam integrity across the nation, as technology continues to pose new risks for exam regulation.
