Police Arrest Two Suspects in KCSE Results Publication Scam

Two suspects are being held in police custody over the alleged false publication and circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 results slips that have been shared on various social media platforms. The suspects will be arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday. According to investigators, the two allegedly targeted KCSE candidates and parents by claiming they could alter examination results for a fee. The suspects are accused of offering so-called “grade upgrades” through falsified KCSE result slips circulated online. The arrests followed an operation conducted by detectives from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). In the coordinated operation, one suspect was arrested in Kisumu, while the second was arrested in Ongata Rongai. Preliminary investigations indicate that one of the suspects is a primary school teacher. Detectives say he managed a large online group with more than 45,000 members, which was allegedly used to promote claims of KCSE grade upgrading. Investigators also found that the suspect was active in several other online groups associated with examination-related claims, including forums purporting to deal with KNEC and other examination bodies. A forensic examination of the suspects’ mobile phones reportedly revealed images of fake KCSE results slips and other examination-related material, which investigators believe were used to mislead the public. The suspects remain in custody as police finalise investigations ahead of their court appearance. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), working with KNEC, has warned members of the public to remain alert to fraudsters exploiting candidates and parents through false promises of examination manipulation. Authorities have reiterated that KCSE results are secure and cannot be altered through unofficial channels.