The certificates were sent through the respective Sub-County Directors of Education.
In a notice issued on Thursday, December 18, KNEC directed candidates from the 2024 cohort to collect their certificates from the schools where they sat their examinations.
In a notice issued on Thursday, December 18, KNEC directed candidates from the 2024 cohort to collect their certificates from the schools where they sat their examinations.
The council indicated that the distribution phase has been completed, and institutions should now begin issuing the documents to candidates without delay.
According to the statement, schools were reminded that they are not permitted to retain or withhold examination certificates from candidates for any reason. KNEC said withholding a certificate is illegal and may attract disciplinary or legal consequences.
KNEC advised any candidate experiencing difficulty accessing their certificate to report the matter to the Sub-County Director of Education for immediate action.
According to the statement, schools were reminded that they are not permitted to retain or withhold examination certificates from candidates for any reason. KNEC said withholding a certificate is illegal and may attract disciplinary or legal consequences.
KNEC advised any candidate experiencing difficulty accessing their certificate to report the matter to the Sub-County Director of Education for immediate action.
The council emphasized the importance of ensuring all qualified candidates receive their documents without unnecessary challenges.
The notice comes amid an ongoing national discussion on examination reforms and integrity of academic credentials.
The notice comes amid an ongoing national discussion on examination reforms and integrity of academic credentials.
KNEC has been working with the Ministry of Education to strengthen transparency in examination administration, certificate issuance, and verification of academic documents.
Earlier this year, the examinations agency rolled out a digital certificate authentication platform designed to verify the authenticity of academic credentials issued by KNEC.
Earlier this year, the examinations agency rolled out a digital certificate authentication platform designed to verify the authenticity of academic credentials issued by KNEC.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced the development of the system in July, citing increasing cases of forged academic papers in both public and private sectors.
According to PS Bitok, the platform was built to provide a secure, fast, and reliable method of confirming the legitimacy of certificates during recruitment and background checks.
According to PS Bitok, the platform was built to provide a secure, fast, and reliable method of confirming the legitimacy of certificates during recruitment and background checks.
He noted that the verification system is being tested in collaboration with the Public Service Commission (PSC) before full rollout to government institutions and employers.
The verification platform will enable employers to confirm the authenticity of certificates instantly, reducing reliance on physical documents or manual verification processes.
The verification platform will enable employers to confirm the authenticity of certificates instantly, reducing reliance on physical documents or manual verification processes.
KNEC says this initiative marks an important step in addressing widespread concerns about fraudulent academic credentials in the job market.
Over recent years, multiple cases of forged certificates have been reported, with suspects arrested or removed from public office after investigations into academic qualifications.
Over recent years, multiple cases of forged certificates have been reported, with suspects arrested or removed from public office after investigations into academic qualifications.
Education officials say digital systems will improve accountability and preserve confidence in Kenya’s examination and certification process.
KNEC urged candidates to ensure they carry proper identification when collecting certificates and to liaise with school administrators or examination officers responsible for issuing the documents.
KNEC urged candidates to ensure they carry proper identification when collecting certificates and to liaise with school administrators or examination officers responsible for issuing the documents.
Schools that have not collected certificates from Sub-County offices were instructed to do so promptly.
Education stakeholders welcomed the timely issuance of certificates, noting that delays often affect job applications, university admission processes, and placement in training programs.
Some parents and students had expressed concern about potential delays following the KCSE marking and results release, but KNEC said the dispatch process proceeded as scheduled.
Education officials reiterated that schools must comply with regulations governing examination records and certificate handling.
Education stakeholders welcomed the timely issuance of certificates, noting that delays often affect job applications, university admission processes, and placement in training programs.
Some parents and students had expressed concern about potential delays following the KCSE marking and results release, but KNEC said the dispatch process proceeded as scheduled.
Education officials reiterated that schools must comply with regulations governing examination records and certificate handling.
KNEC said it will continue monitoring compliance to ensure candidates access their certificates without discrimination or financial conditions.
Institutions have been warned against retaining certificates due to unpaid school fees or related disputes.
Institutions have been warned against retaining certificates due to unpaid school fees or related disputes.
The Ministry of Education has repeatedly affirmed that academic certificates belong to candidates and cannot be used as collateral or withheld as punishment.
KNEC encouraged affected students to report violations immediately, noting that enforcement measures will be applied where necessary.
The council is expected to provide further guidance on certificate replacement procedures and verification services as the digital platform rolls out nationwide.
KNEC encouraged affected students to report violations immediately, noting that enforcement measures will be applied where necessary.
The council is expected to provide further guidance on certificate replacement procedures and verification services as the digital platform rolls out nationwide.
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