KNEC to introduce KCSE e-certificates and online verification backdated to 2023
KNEC to introduce KCSE e-certificates and online verification backdated to 2023
The Ministry of Education has announced that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will roll out key changes to the issuance of national examinations and assessment certificates, among them the introduction of electronic certificates (e-certificates).
According to the ministry, KNEC will embark on the process with the piloting phase set to target candidates who sat the national exams from 2023 onwards as part of efforts to modernise examination administration and reduce operational costs.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, while addressing the press at KNEC offices in South C on Friday, February 13, said the new system is designed to align Kenya’s education sector with global digital transformation standards.
He noted that the electronic certificates will be secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable, and ensure accessibility for students and other institutions.
“KNEC will be implementing a secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable electronic certificate system, applicable to certificates issued from 2023. Our aim is to enhance data security, reduce operational costs, improve accessibility, and align with global digital transformation standards,” said Ogamba.
This verification process is expected to reduce fraud and boost confidence in Kenya’s education credentials both locally and internationally.
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The e-certificate system is scheduled to be piloted by the end of February, giving KNEC time to test its functionality before nationwide implementation.
On concerns about whether the e-certificate will replace physical copies for job applications and other official uses, KNEC said that citizens will still be required to retain their paper certificates.
“The piloting phase does not mean the complete replacement of physical certificates,” a KNEC official said.
The council added that more details on functionalities and additional modalities will be communicated to the public during the launch of the pilot at the end of February.
KNEC further indicated that, upon a successful rollout and piloting, it is considering extending the e-certificate system to include certificates issued in years before 2023.
In a complementary move, KNEC will introduce an online verification service to allow employers, universities, and other institutions to efficiently confirm the authenticity of certificates. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trust in Kenya’s education and assessment system.
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