MPs begin public inquiry on alleged KCSE cheating in Nakuru, Nyeri

The committee invited the public to submit their views either orally or written.

In Summary
  • The MPs will also probe how the issues raised on examiners demotivation could have affected exam results.
  • On March 21, the team will be at Uasin Gishu Multi-Purpose hall and in Embu at the Kenya School of Government.
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education and research vice chairperson Malulu Injendi and his Chairperson Julius Melly on February 28, 2023
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education and research vice chairperson Malulu Injendi and his Chairperson Julius Melly on February 28, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

Members of Parliament have today begun an inquiry into alleged exam malpractices in the 2022 KCSE.

The team led by Education committee chair Julius Melly will today visit Nyeri and Nakuru counties.

The 15-member team- split into two groups - will go on a fact-finding mission, to find out how cheating was executed, if there was any.

"We had schools which moved from a mean grade of 6 to 10. As a committee, we have the responsibility to find out what was it that happened," Melly said. 

Further, the lawmakers will also probe how the issues raised on examiners' demotivation could have affected exam results.

"If an examiner is not motivated would his demotivated attitude affect results and the relationship between centre managers and examiners?"

The committee invited the public to submit their views either orally or written from March 20 to March 27 in 11 counties.

On March 20, the team will be in Nakuru at the Rift Valley regional commissioners plenary hall and at the Nyeri youth empowerment centre in Ruring'u.

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"On March 21, we will be in Eldoret at Uasin Gishu Multi-Purpose hall and in Embu at the Kenya School of Government," the notice reads.

"On March 22, the team will be at Masinde Muliro University hall and Machakos youth centre. On March 23, Nyamira CDF hall and Kenya Coast National Polytechnic hall," the notice reads.

On the last day of regional visits, March 24, the team will be at Kisumu, Grace Ogot hall and Wajir- ICT hall," the notice reads.

On the final day of public hearings, the lawmakers will on March 27 be at the mini chamber county hall Parliament Buildings, in Nairobi.

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