The Ministry of Education and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have announced the launch of a digital certificate verification system.
Speaking during the launch of the 2026 candidates’ registration season for National Assessments and Examinations, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the rollout of the system.
According to the Education CS, the system aims to enhance integrity, data security, reduce operational costs, and align with global digital transformation standards.
The new digital system will only apply to certificates issued from 2023
Ogamba further confirmed that the system will be piloted at the end of February.
“As part of enhancing the integrity of our education and assessment system, we are also rolling out online verification of certificates. KNEC will implement 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. The service will be piloted by the end of this month,” said Ogamba.
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Free Online Training Portal for Senior School Teachers
The Education CS also announced KNEC’s Educational Assessment Resource Centre, which has established an online self-paced training portal for Senior School teachers.
The platform is designed to equip teachers with the skills required for Competency-Based Assessment, ensuring they are well prepared for the new assessment system being implemented nationwide.
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Currently, the training can be accessed through the portal, which is free of charge, and teachers are encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunity.
“Through KNEC’s Educational Assessment Resource Centre, we have established an online self-paced 12 training portal for Senior School teachers. The aim is to enable teachers acquire the requisite skills for Competency Based Assessment. Currently, access to the portal is free. Senior School teachers are therefore encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity and to prepare themselves for the new system of assessment,” stated Ogamba.
Ministry Of Education Transition Reforms
The CS also highlighted progress in the transition to Senior School under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, noting that nearly all eligible learners have moved to Grade 10.
“Following strategic measures by the Government, including the directive by President Ruto that no learner shall be denied admission on account of uniform or school fees, our transition to Grade 10 is nearing 99%,” said Ogamba.
He revealed that once the 2026 registration exercise is complete, KNEC will open a portal for the registration of Grade 10 learners for School-Based Assessments, which will contribute to final grading at the Senior School level.
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