KNEC Stories

Coast region celebrates as top students shine in 2024 KCSE results
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 09, 2025

At Shimo La Tewa School, Fauz Jamal Kanji emerged as the top student with an A of 81 points, followed by Mwangi Emmanuel Ndirangu. Nine students attai...

Over 40,000 students score Grade E in 2024 KCSE exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

Sub-county schools also recorded a significant number of lower grades overall, with 125,115 candidates scoring D-, 112,771 attaining D plain, and 78,4...

KNEC to introduce first-ever junior school national examination in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

Registration for the 2025 KJSEA candidates will begin on January 27, 2025, while the registration portals for KJSEA and KCSE examination candidates wi...

Education CS Ogamba warns schools against charging extra fees
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 09, 2025

The warning follows reports that, since the resumption of the academic calendar on January 6, 2025, some schools have been demanding additional paymen...

KNEC: Junior secondary sample exam papers are available for free
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The sample papers are part of KNEC's preparations for the 2024 Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), which will be administered to stud...

Frustration as candidates fail to access KCSE results, KNEC calls for calm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The Education CS had recommended that candidates facing difficulties access the results through the toll-free numbers 0800724900 or 0800721410. Yet, a...

Historic shift as female candidates outnumber males for the first time in KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Out of the 962,512 candidates who sat the 2024 KCSE exams, 480,310 were male, while 482,202 were female.

No student accessed KCSE exam papers before time, says KNEC CEO Njeng’ere
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 09, 2025

In 2023, the Ministry of Education introduced the double collection of examination papers policy to curb cheating. 

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.

How to access 2024 KCSE exam results online after official release
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

According to Ogamba, the results are available online via a secure link on the KNEC website.

KNEC cancels results for 840 KCSE candidates over involvement in exam irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that KNEC's actions are in line with its commitment to upholding the highest standards and ensuring fairness in the examination proc...

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.

KNEC releases 2024 KPSEA results; here is how to access them
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

KNEC described the KPSEA results as a significant milestone in the lives of Grade 6 learners, marking their progress within the Competency-Based Curri...

Detectives arrest varsity student duping Kenyans he can alter KCSE results
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

Detectives said Ronald Osebe Osebe, alias Nancy Baya, will be charged under the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act, 2018.

KNEC introduces questionnaires to guide Grade 9 students in career selection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The questionnaires are part of KNEC's ongoing efforts to implement the CBC, which is designed to focus on the holistic development of students.

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.

Shock as 23 pupils in Eldoret sit fake KPSEA tests in unregistered school
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2024

The Silver Bells Academy case has been handed over to the Ministry of Education and KNEC for further action.

KPSEA exams kick off for 1.3 million Grade 6 students nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

Rehearsals were held last Friday, with primary schools nationwide preparing students for the assessments by reviewing guidelines.

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