- KNEC has rolled out a digital system to authenticate KCSE certificates issued between 1989 and 2024.
- Organisations have been required to register, submit incorporation documents, and gain approval before verifying certificates online.
- The e‑Certificate system will enable bulk requests, consolidated reports, and reduced fraud while strengthening the credibility of academic certification.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has unveiled a digital certificate verification system that enables organisations and institutions to confirm the authenticity of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificates issued between 1989 and 2024. The initiative is designed to streamline the verification process for employers, universities, government agencies, and other institutions that rely on academic credentials.
Under the new e‑Certificate platform, institutions are required to register as verifiers by submitting their details and completing an email verification process using a One‑Time Password (OTP). KNEC will then review applications alongside incorporation documents before approving accounts, allowing successful applicants to begin verifying certificates online.
Once approved, institutions can submit verification requests through the dashboard by entering the candidate’s index number, examination year, examination type, and full name as it appears on the certificate. Applicants must also upload the candidate’s e‑certificate in PDF format, specify the purpose of verification—such as employment, admission, or immigration—and complete the payment process before the verification is conducted.
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The platform supports bulk verification, enabling institutions to submit multiple candidates in a single request. Upon completion, users can download consolidated reports, individual candidate reports, and summaries indicating whether each certificate has been confirmed as genuine or referred to KNEC for further review.
KNEC has emphasised that the system is part of its broader reforms to strengthen the integrity and credibility of academic certification by embracing digital services. Officials say the online verification process will reduce fraud, eliminate lengthy manual procedures, and provide institutions with a secure, efficient method of confirming KCSE certificates.
By Kimtai Cherongis
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