The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has urged teachers, candidates, and members of the public to promptly report any cases of KCSE exam malpractice through its official whistleblowing channels.
According to the council, whistleblowing plays a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of national examinations and ensuring fairness for all learners across the country.
In an official statement, KNEC assured the public that all reports of suspected malpractice will be treated with strict confidentiality, adding that whistleblowers may remain anonymous if they choose.
The council stressed that maintaining the credibility of Kenya’s examination system requires joint responsibility from educators, parents, and the public at large.
Individuals wishing to report any irregularities can do so by submitting written letters to the council, either in person or electronically.
KNEC also provided its call centre hotlines, 0800 721 410 and 0800 724 900, as well as mobile numbers 0798 060 000 and 0798 060 010, for direct reporting.
In addition, the council encouraged the use of social media platforms , including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, and LinkedIn to share verified information regarding suspicious exam-related activities.
KNEC further advised that any reports involving misconduct by police officers or other security personnel stationed at examination centres should be directed to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) via its toll-free line, 1559.
The council has called on all Kenyans to actively participate in protecting the credibility of national examinations.
A total of 996,078 candidates are sitting for the national examinations this year, spread across 10,765 examination centres throughout the country.
To ensure smooth administration and uphold the credibility of the process, the government has deployed 12,126 supervisors, 54,782 invigilators, and 22,247 security officers.
The government has set up stringent security and technological measures to curb any form of malpractice or cheating. These efforts are part of a broader commitment to safeguard the integrity of Kenya’s examination system and guarantee a fair and credible assessment process for all candidates.