Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that 1,180 students were found to have engaged in examination irregularities during the 2025 KCSE.
“1,180 students 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,” CS Ogamba said.
The decision follows investigations by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), which identified cases of malpractice.
The cases arose during the exam period from October 21 to November 14, 2025.
CS Ogamba emphasised that the move is part of efforts to uphold integrity and fairness in Kenya’s national examination system.
He further urged all candidates and schools to adhere strictly to exam regulations to maintain credibility and trust in the national assessment process.
The CS spoke on Friday when he released the 2025 KCSE exam results at AIC Chebisas High School, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
He said 993,000 candidates sat the national examinations, with girls accounting for 50 per cent of the candidature.
A total of 1,932 candidates scored grade A in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
Further, 270,000 candidates attained grade C+ and above, qualifying for direct university entry.
The Ministry of Education also said that 72,000 candidates from day secondary schools scored grade C+ and above, underscoring the growing performance of learners in public day schools.
The 2025 KCSE exams were administered between October 21 and November 14, 2025. In October, Ogamba issued a stern warning against any form of exam malpractice.
Speaking during a fundraiser for Nyagesenda Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kitutu Chache North Constituency, Kisii County, he warned that anyone found engaging in cheating or exam irregularities will face arrest and prosecution.
“The candidates have been well prepared for the examinations, and I urge parents and guardians to report any examination malpractices in their localities so that culprits can face the law,” he said.
“Those people found engaging in cheating and other malpractices will record statements instantly, and they should not cry when jailed.”
In November 2025, Ogamba warned that those involved in exam malpractices will face a three-year ban from taking any national exam, according to the law.
This is longer than the two years remaining before KCSE is fully phased out in 2027.
“Such candidates shall also be prohibited from taking an examination for a period not exceeding three years, as mandated by law,” the CS said.
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