The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced that candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination can now access their certificates through its electronic certificate platform.

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In a notice obtained by Kenyans.co.ke on Wednesday, August 5, the examinations council said  the rollout also extends the service to candidates whose certificates are in the KNEC database from 1989 to 2025.

The new platform allows 2025 KCSE candidates to download an official digital copy of their certificate online after completing identity verification and payment.

According to KNEC, the digital certificates can be used for university admissions, college and TVET applications, international admissions, scholarships, bursaries, internships and employment opportunities.

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"The e-certificate is issued directly by KNEC, is legally valid and officially recognised. It is instantly verifiable by any organisation, never expires and is secured using blockchain technology," the notice stated.

To obtain the certificate, applicants must first create an account on the KNEC e-certificate portal before verifying their email address through a one-time password (OTP).

Candidates are then required to verify their identity using their National Identity Card details before entering their KCSE index number, examination year, and exam type to preview the certificate.

After confirming that the details, including the candidate's name, school, and grade, are correct, applicants will pay Ksh1,500 through the eCitizen platform before downloading the certificate. The document is then emailed to the applicant and saved on their online dashboard.

The platform is available to candidates whose certificates are in the KNEC database from 1989 to 2025, allowing thousands of former students to retrieve their academic credentials digitally whenever they are needed.

The initiative is expected to particularly benefit candidates who misplaced or lost their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) certificates, reducing the need to seek physical replacements or travel to access the documents.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke