Sam Vidambu. Photo: FB
The 2025 KCSE results, released last Friday by CS for Education Julius Ogamba Migosi, have sparked mixed reactions across Kenya.
While some students and schools celebrate, others lament missed grades, and many reflect on the fairness of the outcomes.
Motivational speaker and academic mentor Sam Vidambu has publicly criticized teachers and schools he accuses of facilitating cheating in the national exams.
In a statement shared widely on social media, Vidambu condemned those who celebrate results obtained dishonestly.
“It is shameful to see adults running on roads, waving tree branches, and giving thanks in churches for results they did not earn,” he said.
Vidambu recalled cases where teachers allegedly completed exam papers for students, highlighting reports by the PS for Basic Education that most malpractice incidents originated from educators, not learners.
The speaker also criticized school administrators who, he claims, influence results for personal gain.
“Teachers help students cheat not out of concern for learning but for promotions, respect, and financial incentives tied to student performance,” he said.
Vidambu warned that such practices often bring long-term consequences, citing examples of children of corrupt educators struggling academically, professionally, and personally despite their parents’ apparent success.
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Drawing from his experience mentoring over 6,000 schools in Kenya and Africa, Vidambu emphasized the mismatch between students’ actual abilities and their KCSE grades.
He noted that many first-year university students quickly switch courses, unable to cope with rigorous programs secured through inflated results.
Vidambu urged educators to focus on genuine teaching and leave results to God.
“Do your best in class, guide your students well, and trust that God will bless both your efforts and your children,” he said, stressing that integrity in education ultimately benefits the next generation.
The KCSE 2025 results have ignited national debate, with Vidambu’s remarks underscoring ongoing concerns about exam integrity and the long-term impact of malpractice on both students and teachers.