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Meru University student arrested over fake KNEC exam scam
The suspect, Chrispinus Nandafu Naisuma, a fourth-year student at Meru University of Science and Technology, was arrested in Kianjai, Tigania West Sub-County, following an operation by detectives.
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Over 3.4 million candidates ready as KNEC finalises 2025 exams
The 2025 exams will see a record 3,424,836 candidates sit for KCSE, KPSEA, and KJSEA. This massive exercise will be supported by 10,765 centre managers, 12,126 supervisors, 54,782 invigilators, and 22,247 secur...
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Personalised scripts and smart locks introduced ahead of 2025 exams
This year, a record 3,424,836 candidates will sit national exams: 996,078 for KCSE, 1,298,089 for KPSEA, and 1,130,669 for the inaugural KJSEA. To oversee the process, KNEC will deploy 54,782 invigilators and 2...
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KNEC opens nominations for Arts and Sports Science pathway in senior school
The Ministry of Education has developed a specialized Nomination Tool to guide teachers in identifying students who have excelled in creative arts and sports.
Education and Career
Court clears Knec to award exams logistics tender to Africa Global Kenya
Justice John Chigiti dismissed the application by a joint venture of Mitchell Cotts Freight Kenya Limited and Fintech Edge Co. Ltd, which had challenged the decision by Knec and the Public Procurement Review Bo...
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KNEC announces 2027 as final year for KCSE under 8-4-4 system
The announcement coincides with the opening of the third term of the 2025 school calendar, which runs from August 25 to October 24.
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Kenya joins global education benchmarking programme for the first time
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) on Monday, August 4, confirmed the country's inclusion in the Programme for International Student Assessment
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KNEC unveils digital system for instant certificate verification
The platform, which is being piloted in collaboration with the Public Service Commission, is expected to support fair hiring by ensuring that only valid documents are accepted.
Education and Career
KNEC unveils assessment centre to train teachers under new curriculum
The launch of the centre comes just before the pioneer class under the new curriculum sits for the first Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.
Education and Career
KNEC introduces new format for 2025 KPSEA and KJSEA exams
The council noted that the shift is meant to prepare learners for a more standardized and efficient assessment format.
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KNEC calls for 2025 KCSE Oral and Practical exam assessors
The recruitment exercise will run from June 10 to July 30, 2025, and successful applicants will undergo training in preparation for their duties.