2025 KCSE: Results of 1,180 candidates cancelled

Speaking during the release of the 2025 KCSE results at AIC Chebisas High School in Eldoret, Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba noted that the action was taken following the conclusion of investigations that began in November last year.

He defended the decision, referencing the KNEC (Handling of Examination Irregularities) Rules of 2015, Legal Notice No. 132 of 2015, which grants the Council the legal mandate to either suspend or withhold a candidate's results over exam malpractices. 

"I wish to reiterate our stand on the integrity of examinations. In November last year, we indicated that there were reported cases under investigation and that action would be taken upon conclusion of the investigation," he noted. 

"At the conclusion of the KCSE examination, 1,180 candidates were found to have been involved in examination irregularities. Consequently, and in line with the applicable law and regulations, their examination results have been cancelled."

In contrast, 840 candidates had their results cancelled in the 2024 KCSE examination, while 2,829 results were withheld at the time.

The figure rose by 40 per cent to 1,180 in the 2025 exams, underscoring a worrying trend of candidates engaging in examination irregularities.