The move signals that the long-awaited announcement is imminent, offering reassurance to candidates, parents, and schools who have been anxiously waiting for confirmation from examination authorities.
KNEC confirmed that the portal is now live and ready to handle traffic once the results are formally released by the Ministry of Education.
However, the council clarified that candidates will only be able to view their results after the official announcement is made.
“The 2025 KCSE examination provisional results will be available after official release.”
How Candidates Will Access Results
Once the results are officially released, candidates will be required to enter their index number and examination year on the KNEC portal to view their provisional results.
Education officials said the early activation of the portal is meant to ensure smooth access and minimise system congestion when millions of users attempt to log in simultaneously.
Despite this preparation, it remains unclear whether the portal has been upgraded to prevent the technical challenges experienced in previous years, when heavy traffic caused delays and temporary outages.
Parents and candidates have been advised to remain patient during the initial hours following the release, as high traffic volumes are expected.
Ministry Dismisses Online Rumours
The activation of the portal comes days after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba dismissed viral social media claims alleging that the 2025 KCSE results had already been released.
Some online posts falsely claimed that a leading national school had emerged top overall, prompting confusion and anxiety among candidates.
CS Ogamba termed the claims fake and misleading, warning members of the public against relying on unverified information shared online.
“Results will only be communicated through official government channels,” Ogamba said, adding that premature announcements undermine the credibility of the examination process.
During a public event in Nyamira County, the CS reiterated that KCSE results would be released within January, in line with established tradition.
KCSE 2025 Examination Overview
The 2025 KCSE examinations were conducted between October 21 and November 21, following nearly five weeks of continuous assessment.
Before sitting the written papers, candidates undertook oral and practical examinations, which form an essential part of the final evaluation.
According to official data, 996,078 candidates registered for the 2025 KCSE exams, making it one of the largest cohorts in Kenya’s examination history.
The KCSE exams were part of a broader national assessment exercise that covered more than 3.4 million learners, including those sitting for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
Examination Integrity and Malpractice
The Ministry of Education reported 418 cases of examination malpractice during the 2025 national examinations, representing a notable decline from the 614 cases recorded in 2024.
Officials attributed the reduction to tighter supervision, enhanced monitoring systems, and stricter enforcement of examination regulations across the country.
“The decrease in malpractice cases reflects improved coordination between education officers, security agencies, and school administrators,” a ministry official said.
What Happens After Results Are Released
Once KCSE results are released, attention will shift to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), which is expected to announce placement timelines for universities, colleges, and TVET institutions.
Candidates will also begin the process of collecting their KCSE certificates under a new policy that requires certificates to be issued through sub-county education offices, rather than former secondary schools.
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