The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) on Wednesday issued several guidelines that candidates sitting for this year's national examinations are expected to adhere to, in an attempt to curb cheating.
In a statement, KNEC outlined specific items that are prohibited from exam rooms as the agency prepares itself to preside over the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams set to begin on October 30 and October 23 respectively.
KNEC outlined specific items that are prohibited from exam rooms. These include; wristwatches, and programmable calculators.
The Council also explicitly stated that handbags, briefcases, backpacks, and kiondos will not be allowed in exam rooms.
Electronic items such as mobile phones, smart watches, earphones, tablets, body cameras, camera pens, and items with bluetooth capabilities have also been banned from exam rooms.
KNEC has also prohibited clothing, footwear, or materials with handwritten notes.
Additionally, the Council emphasised its vigilance in preventing candidates from having any writings on their bodies, except for declared tattoos, which are exempted from the list of prohibited materials.
''Maintain your integrity and refrain from sharing exam-related information on social media,'' the council stated.
KNEC maintained that it expects candidates to be honest and maintain integrity throughout the course of the exams.
Candidates will also be required to report for their exams on time which will enhance the timeliness and reduce anxiety.
The Council further advised candidates to make use of their mobile phones at home but not during examinations.
''Trust that KNEC has diligently prepared and secured the exams,'' the Council concluded.
