The Head of Institution at Rabuor Comprehensive School in Kisumu, Mr. Dickson Awuonda, has issued a strong warning to parents and students against falling victim to con artists selling fake Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) papers. He emphasized that the upcoming Grade 6 and Grade 9 assessments are not exams that can be stolen, and anyone claiming otherwise is misleading the public.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Mr. Awuonda expressed confidence in the preparedness of his students, who are scheduled to sit for their national examinations beginning October 27. He commended his teaching staff for their dedication and assured that learners are ready, thanks to consistent assessment and preparation.
“As Rabuor School, we are fully prepared. Our candidates are ready. I’m disturbed that some people are selling fake hopes to parents by claiming to have leaked exams for Grade 6 and 9. Let it be clear—these are not exams to be stolen. The pupils are ready, and I urge parents not to waste their hard-earned money on fake papers,” Mr. Awuonda stated.
He revealed that a total of 156 pupils in Grade 9, 96 pupils in Grade 6, and 11 pupils in the Pre-vocational unit are set to sit the exams, with rehearsals scheduled for October 24.
Support for Inclusion of Unemployed Teachers
Mr. Awuonda also praised KNEC for allowing trained but unemployed teachers with valid Teachers Service Commission (TSC) numbers to participate in the administration of the national exams. He described the move as fair and inclusive.
“These teachers have been actively teaching alongside TSC-employed teachers. Excluding them from exam supervision would be discriminatory. I applaud the government for taking this progressive step,” he said.
He further commended the Rabuor teaching staff for their hard work, stating his confidence that the candidates across all levels would perform exceptionally well.
Caution to Parents as Schools Break for Holiday
With the school term coming to an end, Mr. Awuonda urged parents to take full responsibility for their children during the extended holiday period. He noted concerns raised by some parents about the length of the break but reminded them of their duty to protect and guide their children.
“Parents must be vigilant. This is a long holiday, and we need to keep our children safe. Avoid child labour, it’s illegal. Let’s take them to church, engage them in productive activities, and steer them away from crime and harmful influences,” he advised.
The KNEC examinations are set to begin on October 27, 2025, with Grade 6 learners taking the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Grade 9 candidates sitting for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
