A university student has been arraigned in court for allegedly publishing false and misleading information about the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations and for being found in unlawful possession of several national identity cards belonging to other people.
According to court documents, Nasiuma Chrispinus Nambafu, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics student, is accused of intentionally spreading false information between 2022 and October 11, 2025, through a WhatsApp group titled “Teachers KNEC Exams 2025.”
Allegations of Exam Paper Fraud
The prosecution alleges that Nambafu falsely claimed to possess KCSE 2025 examination papers, purportedly sourced from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
He is accused of sharing the misleading information with the intent to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public by making them believe he had access to genuine exam materials.
The court heard that the alleged actions were aimed at obtaining money fraudulently from individuals desperate to access the leaked papers.
Nambafu faces a false publication charge contrary to Section 22(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018.
Found with Multiple Identity Cards
In addition to the cybercrime charge, Nambafu faces three more counts of unlawful possession of other people’s national identity cards, contrary to Section 14(1) and Section 14(f) of the Registration of Persons Act, Cap 107 Laws of Kenya.
Prosecutors told the court that on October 11, 2025, in Kianjai area, Tigania West Sub-County, Meru County, the accused was found in possession of:
- National ID No. 560150379 belonging to Lucy Muthoni Kimencu,
- National ID No. 37806435 belonging to Bosco Kioko Wambua, and another unidentified national ID.
Authorities say Nambafu had the documents without any lawful authority
Court Proceedings and Bail Terms
Nambafu denied all charges when he appeared before the court.
The prosecution requested that he be detained pending further investigations, citing possible links between the fake exam claims and the recovered identity cards.
However, the court granted him cash bail of KSh 100,000, pending the conclusion of investigations and the next hearing date.
Ongoing Crackdown on Exam Fraud
The case highlights renewed efforts by authorities to clamp down on exam-related cybercrimes ahead of the 2025 national examinations.
The Ministry of Education and KNEC have repeatedly warned students, teachers, and parents against falling victim to online scammers promising leaked exam papers
