The Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB) has officially released the timetable and key guidelines for the April 2026 examinations.
In a public notice dated Tuesday, 13 January 2026, KASNEB informed students, parents, training institutions, and other stakeholders that the examinations will be held over four days, from Monday, 20 April to Thursday, 23 April 2026.
The exam will cover courses in professional, diploma, certificate, and vocational programmes.
KASNEB Examination Dates
The exams will run from 20 April to Thursday, 23 April 2026.
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Monday, 20 April 2026 to Thursday, 23 April
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Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
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Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
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Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA)
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Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration (DCNSA)
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Diploma in Quality Management (DQM)
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Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
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Certified Secretaries (CS)
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Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA)
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Certified Credit Professionals (CCP)
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Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)
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Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE)
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Certified Public Finance Manager (CPFM)
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Vocational Certificate Courses: VCEI, VCGD, VCICS, VCBCT
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Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)
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Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APS-K)
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Certified Quality Professional (CQP)
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Business Data Analytics Practical Paper (CPA) and Financial Modelling and Data Analytics Practical Paper (CIFA).
Foreign Accountancy Qualifications (FAQ) candidates will sit their exams on Tuesday, 21 April and Thursday, 23 April 2026.
KASNEB has advised students to make early arrangements, including obtaining permission from employers where necessary, to ensure that they sit for the exams.
Registration and Payment of the Exams
KASNEB has stated that the closing date for registration and examination entry is Friday, 20 March 2026.
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Students are urged to register early to avoid last minute rush.
Continuing students must also ensure annual registration renewal by 1st July each year, while new students must pay the renewal fee on 1st July following their first eligible examination sitting and annually thereafter.
On exam payment, KASNEB has emphasized that all payments must be made through official channels.
Students in Kenya should use the official student’s portal, while students outside Kenya should pay via KCB Dollar Account No. 1123096465.
The board has also clarified that no cash payments will be accepted at KASNEB offices, and students are warned against making payments through staff members or agents.
For detailed course information, the KASNEB has stated that students can download the brochure from the official KASNEB website or obtained from the following sources free of charge:
- The offices of KASNEB
- KASNEB counters at Huduma Centers in Nairobi GPO, Kisumu, Kisii, Eldoret, Nyeri, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kitale, Kakamega, Meru, and Thika.
- Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) branches countrywide
- Training institutions offering KASNEB courses.
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