
2022 KCSE Exam Leak Controversy: MPs to Give Report
The Kenyan public eagerly anticipates an official report on the controversy surrounding the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams leak.
The National Assembly committee on education, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, recently met with Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) Chief Executive Officer David Njeng’ere to discuss the issue.
The committee will now analyze the responses and findings before presenting a comprehensive report that reveals the truth about the alleged massive exam leaks.
Misinformation and False Narratives
During their appearance before the committee, CS Machogu and CEO Njeng’ere denounced the claims of cheating and defended the integrity of the 2022 KCSE results.
Machogu highlighted the prevalence of misinformation and false narratives surrounding the examination.
He emphasized that misleading information had been spread through various media channels to promote certain narratives and unfairly target specific schools and counties.
The CS also exposed the use of fake media accounts and manipulated videos to propagate falsehoods, even mentioning instances of fabricated results attributed to Knec.
Machogu lamented the fact that some leaders and media figures failed to verify the information before amplifying it.
Allegations and Smear Campaign
Machogu further addressed the issue of individuals making unsubstantiated allegations during the public hearings held by the committee.
He suggested that some individuals had personal motives for targeting Knec.
One such person, Nelson Majimbo, who appeared before the committee, was revealed to have been dismissed as an examiner in 2015 for violating Knec rules and regulations.
The CS insinuated that these individuals exploited the committee’s proceedings to settle scores with Knec.
Abnormal Curves and Ministry Accountability
The focus of the committee’s inquiry was the abnormal curves reported in some schools during the 2022 KCSE exams.
Committee chair Julius Melly and his team sought explanations from the Ministry of Education and Knec regarding these anomalies.
The intention behind this line of questioning was to determine whether cheating or other malpractices occurred during the examination process.
2022 KCSE Exam Leak Controversy: MPs to Give Report