Six Individuals Apprehended in Connection with KCSE Examination Fraud.
The Communications Authority of Kenya, in collaboration with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), apprehended six individuals who allegedly engaged in malpractices related to the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) national examinations.
The operation is a result of a letter from the Communications Authority of Kenya to KNEC, identifying more than 32 social media platforms for distributing, selling, and sharing examination materials, contravening the KNEC Act and regulations. The Deputy Director of the Legal Service Division at KNEC, Befly Jemurgor Bisem, listed the 32 suspicious SM Telegram platforms, with 30 active members boasting over 193,000 parents and students.
As the investigation progressed, one suspect, 23-year-old Nicholas Kalewa, known as “Mr. Examiner,” was apprehended in Kiambu County. This led to over 60,000 members leaving various groups, leaving active participation of a staggering 130,000 members. Kalewa had previously worked as a CRE teacher at a private school in Kiambu County.
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By November 4, the authorities had arrested six more administrators coordinating fraudulent activities involving distributing, selling, and posting examination materials in different Telegram groups, deceiving members of hundreds of thousands and millions of shillings. One of the suspects, Martin Mogusu, also known as “Prof Martinez,” operated one of the most sought-after Telegram groups called “The Teacher’s Updates” with over 18,000 followers. In his group, he assured teachers, parents, and students that they would receive support while he continued to exploit them for financial gain.
Among the arrested were two students from Thika Medical School, Faith Wairimu Maina, 19, and Bilha Atieno Elly, also known as “Abilo,” 20. Law enforcement captured Prudence Mukami, a 20-year-old administrator known as “Sir Waylen,” while she was accessing customer care services at a Safaricom shop due to suspension of her Telegram account due to fraudulent activities.
In separate operations, the DCI apprehended Wilfred Ondienga Obara, also known as “Prof Wilfred,” and Anderson Malotwa Agasiva, 24. The six suspects were charged with various offences on Monday, including publishing false information.
Six Individuals Apprehended in Connection with KCSE Examination Fraud.