Knec yesterday warned against purchase and circulation of fake exam papers Knec chairman George Magoha asked officials to pay special attention on early exposure of the exams and communication within and outside the centers that could lead to leakage. Directives to ensure early exposure is put to rest include strict timelines on opening of the exam papers and stoppage time.
Supervisors will have to explain if the exams begin later or before the scheduled time. They will be answerable to delayed stoppage and return of the examination material to the safety containers. Centre managers will be escorted by police to collect the papers and return them in the evening. The containers will be under 24-hour guard during the exam period.
Schools will also be required to leave the gates open during the exam hours to to allow impromptu inspection. Last year, the council canceled results for 1,205 candidates. There 10,078 centre managers and 10,460 supervisors. The exam will be invigilated by 37,978 teachers. A total of 20,156 officers have been deployed to provide security and 5,039 drivers tasked with delivery of exam materials. They will all be paid Sh705 million. Amina said the KNEC data show that the examinations are currently stored in 459 containers across the country.
