KCSE examinations at Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School in Bobasi, Kisii County, were disrupted on Thursday, November 5, after candidates reportedly seized a police officer’s Ceska pistol during a confrontation involving examination officials and security personnel.
The firearm remained missing for nearly three hours before police recovered it following an extensive search of the school.
Kisii County Police Commander Ronald Kirui confirmed the recovery, saying officers had secured the weapon and launched investigations into the incident.
Police Recover Missing Ceska Pistol at Nyabisase School
Kirui said security officers conducted a thorough search of the institution before locating the missing firearm.
“An officer lost the firearm, but we mounted a serious search in the school and recovered it. The firearm is with us and is under investigation,” Kirui said.
The commander did not provide further details about how the officer lost control of the weapon or the circumstances surrounding its recovery.
What Triggered the Clash Between KCSE Candidates and KNEC Officials?
According to reports, the confrontation occurred between the first and second examination papers when Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) officials, accompanied by police officers from Nairobi, visited the institution to monitor the national examinations.
The visit reportedly escalated into chaos after candidates turned against the examination monitoring team.
Several police officers and KNEC officials sustained injuries during the confrontation, prompting a security operation to locate the missing firearm.
Authorities are expected to investigate what triggered the confrontation and establish the circumstances under which the officer lost possession of the weapon.
Parent Speaks After Chaos at Nyabisase Mixed Secondary School
The incident has left parents concerned about the welfare of candidates sitting their final secondary school examinations.
One parent, Mary Moraa, expressed frustration over the disruption, saying learners had spent four years preparing for the KCSE examinations.
“These students have been preparing for their final KCSE examinations after four years. It is frustrating because we do not know what will happen in the future,” Moraa said.
Her concerns reflect the uncertainty facing parents following the confrontation, particularly regarding the possible implications for candidates whose examinations were disrupted.
KCSE 2026 Examination Security Under Scrutiny
The incident comes as authorities intensify efforts to protect the integrity of the 2026 KCSE examinations and investigate reported cases of examination malpractice.
Recent developments have raised questions about examination security, including the arrest of a university student over the alleged sale of KCSE examination papers on Telegram.
Authorities have also been pursuing cases involving examination impersonation, including the arrest of a 31-year-old man in Nakuru over allegations of impersonating a KCSE candidate.
The Nyabisase incident adds another security concern as the national examinations continue across the country.
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