The 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams are officially underway, and the country’s top prosecutor, Renson Ingonga CBS OGW, has stepped into the spotlight. At a formal event in Kakamega County, Ingonga joined officials overseeing the exam distribution and launched a strong appeal: students must lean into preparation, read each question carefully and above all, maintain integrity.
Highlights:
- DPP Ingonga was present during the exam papers’ hand-out at a secondary school in Kakamega.
- He encouraged candidates to remain calm, confident and avoid shortcuts.
- The message emphasised that true success comes through honest effort, not malpractice.
- Teachers and exam officials were urged to uphold the integrity of the KCSE process.
- The move aligns with heightened security and anti-fraud measures already in place for the 2025 exams.
Exam Season Kicks Off With Oversight
At the start of the KCSE period, DPP Ingonga joined the dissemination of exam papers at the designated centre in Kakamega County, alongside the school principal and examination officials. He extended best wishes to all candidates, reminding them that their hard work and academic honesty will determine their future.
“Read carefully, trust your preparation and avoid anything that could compromise your effort,” he told the young examinees. The event stressed the shared responsibility of students, teachers and administrators in delivering credible national exams.
Integrity Under the Microscope
With national attention on the KCSE, the DPP’s message served as a clear signal: cheating is not simply a student issue, but a national one. By involving the office of the DPP at the launch of the exams, the state reinforced that malpractice will meet legal consequences and that fairness is expected at all levels.
The role of teachers and invigilators was also highlighted guardians not just of the test, but of the system’s credibility.
A Context of Reforms and Pressure
The 2025 KCSE comes amid significant pressure on Kenya’s education system, including funding shortfalls and debates over policy. Stakeholders are watching closely how this exam season plays out, given its importance in shaping secondary school outcomes and further education opportunities.
By embedding this message of integrity at the outset, the DPP and educational authorities aim to set the tone for a disciplined, credible exam cycle that can restore confidence among learners, parents and institutions alike.
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With thousands of young Kenyans embarking on one of the most important exam seasons of their lives, the DPP’s message rings true: success is built on integrity, not shortcuts.
