81 ARRESTED AS RWANDA INVESTIGATIONS DISCOVERED ALLEGED MASS CHEATING CASES IN NATIONAL EXAMINATION 2025/2026.
The arrests come after investigations into the
allegations that examination malpractice was not limited to individual
candidates, but some cases allegedly arranged or assisted by adults responsible
for administering National Examinations.
As reported by RIB, 39 of 81 suspects were presented
to the media on September 5, 2026, whereas the investigations on remaining
suspects progress. Currently the suspects are being investigated under alleged
abuse of authority, forgery or alteration and use of forged documents, and
disclose of professional confidentiality.
the investigation also grasps on government officials
where RIB reported two Deputy Mayors are among those who were arrested:
MUKANDAYISENGA Janviere, Deputy Mayor of Kirehe district in charge of social affairs,
and MUHAYEYEZU Joseph Desire, Deputy Mayor of Nyamasheke district in charge of
economic development.
Their arrest
has added new critical dimension to the examination-malpractice as national
examinations administration embodies coordination between education authorities,
local government and examination center personnel.
Moreover, the arrests should not be defined as proof of guilt. The individuals are suspected, and their responsibility will ultimately be determined through the legal process.
Teachers and Head Teachers also shown.
RIB says that the suspects involve The teachers,
school leaders and other school employees. The investigation has mainly focused
on five districts: KAYONZA, KIREHE, NGOMA, NYAMASHEKE AND RUBAVU. RIB reported
21 arrests in Kirehe, seven in Ngoma, Three in Kayonza 15 in Nyamasheke and 35
in Rubavu.
School leaders from 31 schools were reportedly among
those arrested. The group involves 4 Head teachers from Kirehe, one from Ngoma,
two from Kayonza, one from Nyamasheke and Five from Rubavu, other suspects reportedly
involve teachers, accountants, Librarians and other schools’ employees.
How the alleged cheating scheme done?
According to RIB’s account, the suspected
malpractice embodied people employing their positions within the examination
system to assist candidates getting answers.
The investigators allege that the trusted teachers were
selected to supervise examination rooms and after examination paper was
released, a teacher familiar with the subject could get a copy, solve the
questions and prepare answers.
The answers were taken into the examination room,
where candidates were given an opportunity to copy them. RIB also asserted that some
invigilators allegedly allowed other teachers to get in examination rooms and
provide answers.
Investigation keeps going
RIB stresses that the investigation is ongoing. The 81
people arrested are suspects at this stage, defining that arrest does not
itself put up criminal guilt.
The authorities are expected to use evidence
gathered during the investigation to determine the specific roles allegedly
played by each suspect.
The
case has also caused renewed discussion about accountability within Rwanda's
examination system. National examinations affect the educational progression of
thousands of young people, making the protection of their integrity
particularly important.
As
the investigation continues, attention is now focused on whether additional
suspects will be arrested and what legal or administrative measures will be
taken against individuals found responsible.
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