Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has dismissed as fake a document circulating widely on social media purporting to address delayed payments for professionals involved in national examinations.
In a brief but firm statement shared online, Ogamba cautioned Kenyans against treating the document as authentic, saying it did not originate from the Ministry of Education.
“The document currently circulating is FAKE. I urge the public to treat it with the contempt it deserves,” he said.
The viral document, designed to resemble an official press statement from the Ministry, claimed that the government had acknowledged delays in paying contracted personnel engaged in the administration and marking of national examinations.
It further alleged that no funds had been allocated in a supplementary budget to cater for the payments, raising concern among teachers and examination officials.
However, the Ministry has distanced itself from the communication, terming it misleading and intended to create confusion at a time when issues surrounding examiner payments remain sensitive within the education sector.
The incident underscores a growing trend of misinformation targeting key government institutions, particularly through forged documents that mimic official formats and insignia.
Such materials often spread rapidly online, making it difficult for the public to distinguish between verified updates and fabricated claims.
Education stakeholders have, in recent months, expressed concern over delays in payments to examination personnel, a situation that has contributed to heightened anxiety and made the sector vulnerable to false reports.
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Ogamba urged the public to rely on official government communication channels for accurate information, emphasising that any legitimate updates from the Ministry of Education would be issued through verified platforms.
The government has continued to warn against the spread of fake notices, noting that misinformation not only misleads the public but can also disrupt planning and operations in critical sectors such as education.
By Philip Koech
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