The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has raised an alert over online fraudsters claiming they can change national exam results.
The council said these scams are preying on worried parents and students during the marking period of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) exams.
KNEC said it has received reports of individuals posing as “insiders” with promises to adjust grades in exchange for money. The council dismissed the claims, stressing that no one has access to the examination marking system.
“Beware of fraudsters purporting to be able to alter candidates’ scores during marking of the KCSE examination or KJSEA. Please note that all candidates’ answer scripts are anonymised to protect their identity and ensure integrity during marking. Do not fall prey to fraudulent activities on social media. Kaa chonjo,” KNEC warned.
According to the council, scammers are using social media platforms, including fake WhatsApp groups, to impersonate examiners, request personal information, and offer “grade editing” for a fee. Officials said these schemes replicate methods seen in previous years, taking advantage of families anxious to know results.
The Ministry of Education is set to release the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and KJSEA results in December, while KCSE results are scheduled for January 2026.
This year, 996,078 candidates took KCSE, 1,298,089 pupils sat for KPSEA, and 1,130,669 learners completed KJSEA under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), marking the first national assessment for junior school students under the new system.
The KJSEA, held from October 27 to November 3, was aimed at supporting a smooth transition to senior school. Last month, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said KJSEA results would be out by December 11 and that Grade 10 placements would be completed before Christmas. Learners are expected to start senior school on January 12, 2026.
KCSE marking, which ended on November 21, is ongoing across 40 centres with over 32,000 examiners. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba visited the final day of marking in Nyamira Sub-County, describing the process as “seamless and credible.”
KNEC CEO David Njengere reiterated that it is impossible to alter results due to the anonymisation process, which keeps students’ identities hidden during marking.
The council urged parents, teachers, and students to ignore offers to manipulate results and to report any suspicious activity through official KNEC channels.
