Beyond the cameras: Why character, not technology, is key to KCSE examination integrity

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Beyond the cameras: Why character, not technology, is key to KCSE examination integrity

As Kenya prepares for the 2026 KCSE examinations, education commentator Ashford Kimani argues that sophisticated security systems cannot guarantee examination integrity without honesty and accountability among those responsible for administering the tests. He calls for ethical leadership, professional responsibility and character development alongside technological safeguards.

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