We've been keen on monitoring social media – Owalo

He said the ministry has not reported any cases of exam irregularities on social media.

In Summary
  • A week before the start of the national exams, a university student was trying to defraud Kenyans through social media. 
  • The student allegedly publicised the information through electronic media (Telegram) while operating as Professor David.
ICT CS Eliud Owalo hands over KCPE exam papers to Gatina Primary School headteacher during Day 2 of exams at Dagoretti Sub County offices, Nairobi on November 29, 2022
ICT CS Eliud Owalo hands over KCPE exam papers to Gatina Primary School headteacher during Day 2 of exams at Dagoretti Sub County offices, Nairobi on November 29, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has said the ministry has not reported any cases of exam irregularities on social media.

Owalo said the ministry has been keen on monitoring unusual activities that might lead to malpractice.

"We have been monitoring platforms for the past two months to ensure there are no incidences of malpractice," Owalo said.

He spoke at the Dagoretti deputy county commissioner's office on Tuesday, when he oversaw the opening of containers and distribution of exams in the subcounty.

A week before the start of the national exams, a university student was trying to defraud Kenyans through social media. 

The student allegedly publicised the information through electronic media (Telegram) while operating as Professor David.

Court heard that the accused committed the offence between November 1 and November 19 at an unknown location within the country.

He has around 20,000 Telegram followers and was apprehended on November 19.

Owalo is among government officials in the multi-agency team spearheading credible exams.

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