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TVET students can now access July 2025 exam results, says KNEC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The council stressed that collection will only be allowed for institutions that have cleared all pending examination fees.

No more certificates for Grades 6 and 9 learners under new education policy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba explained that the change is designed to reduce pressure and unhealthy competition among young learners.

KNEC faces Sh3.7 billion funding shortfall, raising fears over KCSE disruptions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the National Assembly’s Education Committee that KNEC’s approved budget for the 2024/25 financial year...

24-hour command centre activated to combat fake KCSE exam leaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The centre, based at the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, brings together personnel from the security agencies, the Ministry of Educa...

KPSEA, KJSEA exams proceeding smoothly nationwide - PS Raymond Omollo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

PS Omollo explained that the Interior Ministry is working closely with the Education Ministry to provide security and logistical support.

Ministry of Education addresses missing exam papers in KJSEA rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

Education PS Julius Bitok says all missing papers have been replaced, exams are running smoothly, and new smart digital padlocks are securing KJSEA co...

University student charged over fake 2025 KCSE exam leak claims
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 28, 2025

Nasiuma Chrispinus Nambafu is accused of claiming to have access to genuine KCSE examination papers purportedly obtained from the Kenya National Exami...

PSC, KNEC roll out digital checks to tackle fake certificates in civil service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

A verification exercise conducted across 91 public institutions has so far unearthed 1,208 forged certificates from a sample of 53,000 cases submitted...

KNEC enforces strict rules to safeguard 2025 national exams
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 27, 2025

Examination containers will be opened at 6:00 am for both assessments, while the KCSE exams will commence at 7:00 am.

KNEC reinforces anti-malpractice rules as millions of learners to sit 2025 exams
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

According to KNEC CEO David Njengere, approximately 3.4 million learners will be sitting for the KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE exams this year.

Education ministry warns against exam cheating as KNEC flags Telegram leaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The warning comes as KNEC raised an alarm over the rampant use of Telegram channels to leak examination papers during the ongoing tests.

2025 KCSE kicks off nationwide with more than 996,000 candidates sitting exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The tests will commence with oral papers for foreign and sign languages including French, German, Arabic and Kenyan Sign Language, before practical ex...

Students to collect KCSE certificates from sub-county offices starting 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The Ministry of Education believes the sub-county system will resolve these disputes and ensure students receive their certificates without unnecessar...

How KNEC plans to curb exam cheating in 2025 national examinations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The council will also pilot digital smart padlocks in 250 exam storage containers. These locks will allow real-time monitoring and reduce the risks of...

KNEC deploys over 90,000 staff as 3.4 million learners prepare to sit 2025 exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Njengere added that registration for the exams had already been completed, with KCSE attracting 996,078 candidates, KPSEA 1,298,089, and the inaugural...

Schools face funding crisis as data errors stall disbursements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

Internal reports reveal that 719 schools provided incorrect bank details, risking misdirected or delayed funds, while around 900 schools submitted inc...

KNEC directs schools to identify gifted Grade 9 students for senior school specialisation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

According to KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere, the nomination process is intended to identify and place learners in the Arts and Sports Sci...

Court upholds KNEC's lucrative exam distribution tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Justice Chigiti concluded that there were no grounds to overturn the procurement process, confirming that Knec and the PPRB acted lawfully.

Results for private candidates who sat May/June 2025 exams are ready- KNEC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

In Nairobi, results can be collected at the Foreign Examinations Office located at the New Mitihani House. In Mombasa, candidates are required to go t...

KNEC gives Kenyans until 2027 to resit KCSE exams before end of 8-4-4 system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Secondary school candidates will sit the KCSE between November 3 and 21, 2025.

KUCCPS opens applications for diploma upgrade in teacher training
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

Applicants are required to log into the KUCCPS portal and select a public TTC of their choice to begin the application. The intake is scheduled for Au...

KNEC diverts rent savings to revive Mitihani House project whose construction started in 1986
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The audit for the year ending June 2024 indicates that the Council used these internally generated funds to complete parts of Towers A and B, which ar...

Sh540 million loss: Auditor General Nancy Gathungu exposes irregularities in book distribution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

The audit uncovered glaring irregularities in how books were distributed to public schools. Some schools received more textbooks than required, others...

MPs demand action over 9,000 pupils who missed 2023 KCPE
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi urged Parliament to ensure the affected pupils are facilitated to resit the exam and continue with their education.

KNEC unveils digital system that allows real-time certificate verification in bid to curb use of fake papers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The digital shift follows a government audit conducted in June 2025, which uncovered serious flaws in document verification across the public service.

KNEC seeks public help to recover lost land title
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The crucial document, which confirms KNEC’s legal ownership of the land under LR No. 209/6900, has mysteriously disappeared, prompting the agency to i...

Parents to start paying exam fees from next year as government ends decade-long waiver
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

Mbadi said starting next year, the Ministry of Education will introduce a differentiated model for charging examination fees, where only learners from...

KNEC rolls out online proficiency test for new CBC entrants ahead of junior school assessment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The assessment will cover Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, and Kiswahili. According to the 2025 qualifying test timetable, all registered can...

CS Mbadi: KCSE funds frozen over misuse, but parents won’t pay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Mbadi explained that the government halted the annual Sh11 billion allocation for the KCSE exams to investigate reports of misuse of the funds by some...

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