The government has issued a firm warning against national examination malpractices, urging parents, teachers, and members of the public to guard against fraud schemes promising leaked test papers ahead of the upcoming assessments.

​Speaking during a consultative meeting with Beach Management Units (BMUs) in Uhendo, Siaya County, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Nyanza Regional Commissioner Onesmus Musyoki Kyatha warned that security and law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring suspicious activities on the ground and online.

​PS Omollo cautioned parents and educators against falling prey to individuals seeking to make quick money through fake exam papers, noting that cheating sabotages both the students’ futures and the professional standing of teachers.

​”When you do that, you are not just ruining the lives of our children; you are ruining your life as a parent and also as a professional teacher,” PS Omollo said. “Anyone who is deluded that they would want to take advantage, our law enforcement agencies are on your trail.”

​Regional Commissioner Onesmus Musyoki Kyatha announced that the national examination period will officially kick off on Monday and run for 20 days. He called on all residents across the Nyanza region to maintain a peaceful environment that allows candidates to take their exams without disruption.

​”Make sure that we allow our kids to do those exams professionally; they should not be assisted,” Kyatha said. “Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or anyone else, don’t try that kind of business. The government is watching.”

​Authorities assured residents that security will be enhanced across all centers throughout the exam period to guarantee safety and protect the integrity of the national tests.