State Exam in Kasaï-Oriental: Phones Banned for Finalists in Examination Centers

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Education

State Exam in Kasaï-Oriental: Phones Banned for Finalists in Examination Centers

Nearly 18,000 finalists began the off-session tests of the 59th edition of the State Exam in Kasaï-Oriental on Monday, May 4, with a strict ban on bringing mobile phones. Provincial Chief Inspector Étienne Mbuyi Mulume emphasized that this measure aims to ensure transparency and the smooth conduct of the exams. He also noted a significant decrease in the number of registered candidates compared to the previous year, with only 18,025 candidates registered for the exam out of 22,701 enrolled.

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