Kenya National Examinations Council Stories

KNEC gives another chance to those who missed KCSE exams as mid-year tests set for rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said plans are underway to introduce a mid-year KCSE exam series in July.

KNEC urges accuracy as registration of KCSE, KPSEA candidates set to kick off
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

According to Njeng'ere, registration for the 2025 KPSEA candidates will begin on January 27, 2025.

You’ve up to 2027 to resit KCSE exams, KNEC CEO David Njeng'ere tells Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Njeng'ere encouraged both students and educators to prepare for a seamless transition as the CBC continues to take shape in the coming years.

KCSE exam results to be released in January as KNEC enhances cheating scrutiny
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

While CS Ogamba did not specify an exact release date for the KCSE results, he assured that the ministry was committed to ensuring a fair and thorough...

Eight teachers who photocopied KCSE exam paper arrested in Homa Bay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The exam paper was intended for a student who is currently hospitalised.

KNEC releases timetable for end of year assessment of Grade Six pupils
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

KPSEA is a component of the Competency-Based Curriculum and signifies the completion of Grade 6 education.

Ogamba warns of severe penalties for exam cheating as national tests approach
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

Over 2.27 million candidates are expected to sit for national exams this year.

KNEC tightens rules to curb cases of cheating in national exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

One of the key measures will be personalising examination papers for each candidate.

KNEC under scrutiny over Sh4.2 billion irregularities, ghost examiner payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

One of the major findings involves the payment of Sh2.8 million to 203 ghost examiners during the 2022 KCSE exams.

KNEC rolls out personalised KCSE exams to curb cheating
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 12, 2024

KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere noted that the new move aims to improve the integrity of the exams and address issues of malpractice.

Teachers' union sounds alarm over budget cuts for national exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 11, 2024

The union's National Chairperson Omboka Milemba noted that KNEC will either not administer the exams or will impose additional costs on parents.

KNEC announces training for 2024 KCSE examiners, here are the qualifications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

Teachers who are already trained and listed in the KNEC database of examiners do not need to reapply.

KNEC introduces online system for replacing lost academic certificates
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 23, 2024

After verification, applicants will receive an SMS notification to log in and make a payment of Sh5,220.

KNEC opens applications for assessors of oral, practical KCSE exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2024

KNEC is recruiting 2024 exam assessors who are 50 years old or younger and have a minimum of a diploma in education or specific fields.

Crackdown launched on schools withholding student’s KCPE & KCSE certificates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 12, 2024

CS Machogu emphasised that many cases go unreported as affected candidates attempt to resolve the matter directly with their schools.

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