KISUMU, 28 October 2026 – Nyanza Regional Commissioner Onesmus Musyoki Kyatha has cautioned candidates, teachers and parents against engaging in examination malpractice in the ongoing KJSEA and KPSEA national assessments in the region.
Speaking during a media briefing at the Nyanza Regional Headquarters in Kisumu, Kyatha warned that the long arm of the law will catch anyone found culpable.
Musyoki urged all stakeholders to deliver the examinations, which began on Monday, with integrity and accountability.
“This integrity should be engraved in the hearts of everyone. We will ensure that our candidates, including those set to sit for the upcoming KCSE examinations, do so with ease and without interference,” he said.
He said the government has adopted a united, multi-agency approach to oversee a smooth process.
“We are supporting the agencies so that they can carry out their mandate and administer the exams as stipulated by the laws of this country,” he added.
Addressing isolated cases of teen pregnancies among candidates, the Regional Commissioner said mechanisms are in place to ensure affected learners sit for their papers.
“There are always mechanisms for even helping them sit. We are always very flexible, and the laws and guidelines are properly provided. There should be no worry or fear. That is why officers are properly briefed by the Ministry of Education and KNEC,” he said.
“These are our children. The mechanisms are properly laid down, consultations go up to the national level,” he added.
Kyatha appealed to citizens to maintain peace and calm to allow candidates to undertake the exams without disruption.
“Let us be peaceful, let us be calm, so that we allow our children to undertake these examinations in peace. So far, reports indicate everything is running smoothly. We have not had major challenges; weather has not affected delivery, and exams are being delivered on time,” he said.
He called for a supportive environment at family, institutional and community levels, noting that the KCSE will run for an extended period.
“We want to allow our kids to undertake the examinations without interference. As a regional security team, we will ensure peace and stability,” he said.
He cautioned parents and candidates against seeking shortcuts.
“There should be no shortcuts. If they are prepared adequately, they will pass. It is not a matter of do or die. There are many other avenues,” he stated.
He decried a culture of assisting candidates through unauthorised means, saying it must stop.
“We know in the past there have been isolated cases where individuals tried to use unauthorized ways to access examinations. That is unlawful. That culture of assisting candidates must be stopped,” he warned.
“The government has a very long hand. We are watching very closely what is happening within the region. KNEC is with us, supporting us, and we will make sure that nobody tampers with these examinations. If you do it, be prepared to face the consequences, and the consequences will not be fair,” he warned.
“We need to inculcate honesty, dignity and character in our children. They have been prepared for the last four years, so why should someone take a shortcut?” he posed.
