KNEC has launched a digital platform letting former candidates download verifiable KCSE and KCPE certificates online for Ksh1,200, no school or office visit needed.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has rolled out a new electronic certificate platform allowing former national examination candidates to access and download digital copies of their certificates online, doing away with the need to visit KNEC offices or former schools.
Who Can Use It
The platform covers candidates whose certificates are in the KNEC database from 1989 to 2025. Applicants can access their certificates after identity verification and payment of a Ksh1,200 fee plus VAT and applicable eCitizen charges.
How to Get Your Certificate
According to KNEC's user guide, the process works as follows:
- Register on the e-Certificate portal using your email address and complete your personal profile.
- Provide your National ID details, which are verified automatically through the Integrated Population Registration System (IPRS).
- Enter your examination index number, select the exam type (KCSE or KCPE), and indicate the year you sat the exam.
- Once verified, pay the Ksh1,200 generation fee plus VAT and eCitizen charges.
- Download your certificate in PDF format once payment is confirmed.
Built-In Authenticity Checks
Each digital certificate carries a blockchain verification hash, allowing institutions to confirm its authenticity. Downloaded certificates remain available for six months, and candidates can send official verification reports directly to employers, universities and other organisations from the platform.
A Separate Portal for Employers and Institutions
KNEC has also introduced a verification portal for organisations such as universities, employers, government agencies and professional bodies to verify employees' or applicants' academic certificates. For organisations handling large volumes, the system supports bulk verification of up to 1,000 certificates in a single request by uploading a CSV file alongside the certificate documents.
The move is expected to benefit thousands of former students who have lost either their KCSE or KCPE certificates over the years.