Edugist

Africa's Education News Source

Kenya Exam Board Sacked Over Widespread Cheating Allegations

Get stories like these delivered straight to your inbox.

Kenya’s schools exam board has been dissolved over what have been described as irregularities in last year’s secondary school exams.

The chief executive and eight other officials have been told to make police statements.

According to our source, Ruth Nesoba in the capital, Nairobi, says that exam papers were widely shared on social media sites ahead of students sitting the exams.

She adds that many Kenyans are now questioning the credibility of the results.

Meanwhile, Kenyans have been reacting on social media to the news of the sacking of a local official who was filmed drunk last week as President Uhuru Kenyatta was on a visit to his area.

The government says he had betrayed the trust of the people and had to be fired.

The video has been widely shared and appears to show the man rolling on the ground, saying he was born to drink:

Some Kenyans have argued that the sacking will serve as a lesson to rowdy officers, but others say the man was unwell and needs help.

Share this article

All right reserved. You may not reproduce or republish Edugist content in whole or part without express written permission. Only use the share buttons.

Support Edugist’s goal of giving education a voice

Even a small donation will make a difference.

Related Content

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x
WeCreativez WhatsApp Support
Our customer support team is here to answer your questions. Ask us anything!
???? Hi, how can I help?
Scroll to Top

Fill the form below to download the WASSCE 2024 Timetable

Be the First to Know When we Publish new Contents

“Stay ahead of the educational curve! Subscribe to Edugist’s newsletter for the latest insights, trends, and updates in the world of education. Join our community today and never miss out on valuable content. Sign up now!”