The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced a new method for students and schools to confirm KCSE registration ahead of the 2026 exams.
KNEC CEO Dr. David Njengere made the announcement during the release of 2025 KCSE results at Chebisas High School on January 9, 2026.
Dr. Njengere explained that the new system requires both schools and candidates to log into the KNEC portal to verify registration details, with principals responsible for uploading candidate photos for authentication.
He has urged parents to confirm whether their children have registered earlier to avoid issues as exams approach.
“I wish to take this opportunity to invite every parent who has a child entering Grade 6, Grade 9, and Form 4 this year. Please take an interest in finding out if your child has been registered.”
In addition, he stated that exam registration will open in February, with the portals becoming active for schools and candidates to manage data.
“We will open the registration portal in February, and it will remain open through March,” said Njengere
New Methods to Confirm Kcse Registration for Students
Under the new system, schools and candidates are required to verify KCSE registration details through the KNEC portal, with principals responsible for uploading candidate photos and ensuring all information, including full names, gender, year of birth, citizenship, and registered subjects, is accurate.
According to KNEC CEO Dr. David Njengere, the registration portal will open in February and remain active through March, allowing schools and candidates to manage their data ahead of the exams.
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He urged parents of children entering Grade 6, Grade 9, and Form 4 this year to actively check with schools to confirm registration, noting that delays often cause last-minute issues.
Additionally, KNEC will launch an SMS platform in April to enable parents to conveniently confirm their registrations.
Dr. Njengere also encouraged senior school teachers to use the portal for free competency-based assessment training, helping them strengthen their skills in line with the CBC curriculum.
How to Register a Candidate for KCSE
Registering for the KCSE exams has become easier through the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) online portal.
Candidates are required to have the following:
- Personal information like full name, date of birth, citizenship, and KCPE index number.
- A recent passport-size photograph (300 x 300 pixels).
- A choice of subjects based on KNEC guidelines.
- For candidates with special needs, the appropriate category is Braille (‘B’) or Large Print (LV’).
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The Registration process:
- Log In: Access the KNEC portal using your school or examination centre credentials.
- Enter Details: Carefully fill in the candidate’s personal and academic information. This includes a random number, birth certificate number, gender, and citizenship.
- Choose Subjects: Select the subjects the candidate will sit for.
- Pick Schools: The system allows you to select schools in a particular order:
- National Schools (C1–C4)
- Extra County Schools (C1–C3)
- County Schools (1 & 2)
- Sub-County Schools (1 & 2) – this may take a little longer as the system loads many schools.
- Upload Photo: Submit the candidate’s passport-size photograph as required.
- Confirm & Submit: Double-check all information, then submit. Once done, the candidate will appear on the nominal roll, confirming successful registration.
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