The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has driven a dagger into the heart of a sophisticated forgery ring, arresting two suspects accused of minting millions from the desperation of parents and students. The duo is linked to the mass production of fake 2025 KCSE result slips.

This arrest comes at a critical juncture, just as thousands of Form Four leavers are preparing for university and college placement. The syndicate, operating from the shadows but preying on the anxious, has been selling "improved" grades to students who failed to meet the cut-off points, effectively selling them a lie that would have crumbled the moment it faced academic scrutiny.

The River Road Connection

While the DCI has not disclosed the specific location of the bust, the modus operandi bears the hallmarks of the infamous "River Road" cartels—a parallel underground government where everything from land title deeds to degree certificates can be procured for the right price (often between KES 5,000 and KES 20,000). The suspects were found in possession of high-tech printing equipment and a stack of blank result slips waiting for details.

"We have dismantled a key node in this criminal network," a DCI source confirmed this morning. "These individuals were not just forging papers; they were sabotaging the integrity of our national education system." The police are now pursuing leads on the beneficiaries of these fake documents, warning that students found using them face immediate disqualification and prosecution.

• The Cost of a Lie: Parents lose hard-earned money to these scammers, believing they are securing their child's future, only to buy them a ticket to jail.
• System Integrity: The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has reiterated that its database is secure and that any physical slip can be instantly verified against the digital record.

A Warning Shot

This operation serves as a stern warning to the "academic black market" that thrives every January. As the dust settles on the 2025 KCSE exams, the message from Mazingira House is clear: there are no shortcuts to a degree.

For the parents currently looking for "connections" to upgrade a C-minus to a B-plus, let this be a sobering lesson. The only thing you will purchase is a criminal record. The suspects are being processed for arraignment, where they will face charges of forgery and obtaining money by false pretenses.