The students have already been sent home as investigations into the incident intensify, raising concerns over the possible implications for their academic future.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has discontinued 12 KCSE candidates from Kitonyini Mixed Secondary School in Machakos County after they were allegedly found in possession of mobile phones during the national examinations.
The students have already been sent home as investigations into the incident intensify, raising concerns over the possible implications for their academic future.
Anxiety has gripped Kitonyini Mixed Secondary School as the second week of KCSE theory examinations draws to a close.
Reports indicate that the 12 candidates were found with mobile phones within the school compound, prompting investigations by KNEC. It remains unclear how long the students had been in possession of the devices before they were discovered.
Machakos County Director of Education Titus Mbatha said KNEC was handling the matter, adding that examinations at the school were ongoing.
Sources claim some of the candidates had mobile phones inside the examination room, while others allegedly hid the devices in the school field and dormitories. Efforts to obtain an official account from the school's administration were unsuccessful.
Eastern Regional Director of Education Hajji Hassan, who presided over the opening of examination containers in Machakos on Friday morning, confirmed that investigations were underway.
