KCSE candidates have been warned against photographing examination papers, with the government cautioning that the practice could expose both students and their examination centres to serious consequences.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said examination papers contain special security features that can help authorities identify individuals involved in examination malpractice.
According to Ogamba, the security features embedded in examination scripts make it possible for investigators to trace leaked photographs to the specific examination room, centre and candidate responsible.
The warning comes as the government intensifies efforts to protect the integrity of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
Ogamba cautioned candidates against taking pictures of examination papers and sharing them with other people. He said such actions could easily lead to investigations because authorities have systems that can identify where the examination material originated.
The CS's warning serves as a reminder to students that examination regulations must be followed throughout the national examination period.
The government has also strengthened security measures by deploying specialised officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
The officers are expected to work closely with examination officials to detect, investigate and prevent cases of examination malpractice.
Their deployment is part of a wider government effort to ensure that the national examinations are conducted fairly and that all candidates compete under equal conditions.
Examination malpractice has remained a major concern for education authorities, particularly because leaked papers and other forms of cheating can affect the credibility of national examination results.
The government has therefore urged candidates, teachers and examination centre officials to follow all examination rules.
Authorities have maintained that anyone found participating in examination malpractice could face serious consequences under the law.
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