12 KCSE Candidates Caught With Mobile Phones at Machakos School Face Uncertain Fate

Twelve candidates sitting the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations at Kitonyini Secondary School in Machakos County have been caught in possession of mobile phones, raising concerns over examination malpractice.

The candidates were reportedly found with the prohibited devices during the ongoing national examinations, leading to accusations of possible examination irregularities.

Possession of mobile phones and other unauthorised electronic devices in examination rooms is prohibited under the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) examination regulations.

The incident has placed the affected candidates’ examination results and academic futures in uncertainty as investigations into the matter are expected to determine the next course of action.

The fate of the 12 candidates now rests with KNEC, which is responsible for handling examination irregularities and determining appropriate disciplinary measures.

Depending on the findings of investigations, candidates found to have breached examination regulations may face penalties in accordance with the examination body’s rules.

The incident adds to concerns over examination integrity as thousands of candidates across the country sit their KCSE examinations.

Authorities have continued to caution candidates against carrying prohibited materials into examination centres, warning that examination malpractice can have serious consequences.

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