REVEALED: Items 12 KCSE Candidates Were Found in Possession of Before Being Expelled in Machakos

Twelve Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates at Kitonyini High School in Machakos County have reportedly been prevented from sitting further papers due to allegedly being caught with mobile phones.

This incident that took place on Friday, November 13 has highlighted the rules in place around examinations. The students were reportedly denied the chance to sit further examination papers.

It has not been clarified where the phones were discovered from whether it was inside the examination hall or elsewhere on the school grounds.

There has been no information released about the circumstances or if there has been any official ruling from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

According to KNEC rules, candidates are prohibited from carrying mobile phones, or any other electronic communication devices into examination centres.

Candidates that are found with prohibited items such as mobile phones in their examination rooms can be disqualified. According to the law and examination rules, candidates that are found with any prohibited items or unauthorised items in their examination room can be disqualified along with having their examination papers cancelled.

They can also be prohibited from sitting another KNEC examination. This depends on the rules and what the authorities find.

The incident comes at a time when the Government are strict on examination malpractice during the 2026 KCSE season. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned candidates, teachers and examination officials not to compromise the integrity of national examinations.

KNEC have increased security in examination centres. This includes not allowing staff to carry mobile phones. All staff must turn off their devices and store them securely.

As KCSE examinations continue until November 20 this is a reminder to candidates to follow instructions. The students will now have clarity from the authorities to determine what will happen to them.

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