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KCSE Exam Personnel Banned from Carrying Mobile Phones

Education CS bans phones at exam centers

November 2, 2026 2 min read
KCSE Exam Personnel Banned from Carrying Mobile Phones

The Education Cabinet Secretary has banned examination personnel from carrying or using personal mobile phones at exam centers during the ongoing KCSE exams.

Under the KNEC guidelines, all exam personnel must comply with strict communication restrictions, with only authorized center managers allowed limited access to communication channels for emergency administrative matters.

Security Measures

  • Exam personnel prohibited from possessing personal mobile phones inside exam rooms or centers
  • Violators face removal from duties, disciplinary action, and possible prosecution

The directive aims to strengthen exam security and prevent malpractice, with mobile phones identified as a potential source of irregularities.

Source: NTV Kenya. AI-assisted summary.