The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has launched digital verification of certificates.
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok while speaking at KNEC headquarters on Friday June 4 after launching the Education Assessment Resource Center (EARC)said the platform being piloted with the Public Service Commission offers realtime authentication and helps combat forgery.
The Resource Centre seeks to provide a platform for, among other things, utilising the huge assessments and examinations results database to provide evidence-driven policies and decision making in matters education.
KNEC said EARC will position it as a transformational assessment hub where educators, researchers, policymakers, and development partners can collaborate to generate new knowledge, strengthen capacity, and improve assessment systems for quality education.
“This centre will empower educators to understand assessment not just as a tool for grading, but as a powerful instrument for improving learning outcomes and informing instruction,” KNEC chief executive officer David Njengere said.
KNEC Launches Digital Verification of Academic Certificates
Additionally, it will offer structured practical training in areas of assessment such as competency-based assessments, test construction, psychometric evaluation, data analysis, quality assurance and standardized marking.
Emphasis will be on digital tools in testing with modules that integrate item banking software, digital dashboards and AI driven scoring systems.
“Assessment will no longer be seen as just a tool for grading but as a powerful tool for improving learning outcomes and informing instruction,” Njengere added.
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This comes after KNEC, last year, introduced a new streamlined procedure for individuals seeking to replace lost academic certificates. The Council launched the Query Management Information System (QMIS) portal to simplify and digitize the application process.
Previously, obtaining replacement certificates from KNEC was a cumbersome process that required approvals from multiple government offices.
However, the Council has now streamlined the process by automating it through the Query Management Information System (QMIS), significantly reducing the need for physical visits to KNEC offices.
“Do not get stuck on issues with your lost certificate. KNEC has automated the process of submitting examination-related queries by clients,” KNEC said in a statement.
“QMIS is accessible online and therefore clients do not need to visit KNEC offices physically to raise queries unless they are collecting documents generated after their queries have been resolved.”
How to Apply for Lost Certificates Online
To apply through the QMIS portal, applicants must first create an account at https://qmis.knec.ac.ke. After registration, they should log in using the credentials sent to their email and select the “Lost Certificate” option from the menu.
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Applicants are required to enter their Index Number, type of exam, and the year it was taken, then click “FIND.”
They must then upload the necessary documents, which include:
- A copy of the lost certificate or result slip (mandatory)
- Copies of both sides of the applicant’s National ID
- A recent passport-size photograph
- A police abstract
A confirmation letter from the Registrar of Persons (available at the NSSF Building, 7th Floor, Upper Hill, Nairobi).
Once all the required documents are uploaded, applicants can submit the application and wait for verification.
After verification, applicants will receive an SMS notification to log in and make a payment of Ks5,220 and wait for the application to be processed.
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