The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the commencement of the registration process for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.
In a statement shared on Tuesday, February 18, KNEC said the registration period will run from February 17 to March 28, 2025.
In a directive addressed to Sub-County Directors of Education and principals of secondary schools, KNEC said all candidates must be registered through the online portal at www.knec-portal.ac.ke, and warned of inaccurate registration.
"Registration of candidates will be strictly online. Institutions shall therefore log into the KNEC registration portal www.knec-portal.ac.ke to capture registration details of their candidates using their examination centre login credentials.
"Heads of institutions will be responsible for registration of their candidates. They have the responsibility of ensuring that all candidates presented for the examination are eligible. Registration of ghost candidates will constitute examination malpractice, which attracts sanctions, including de-registration of the school as a KNEC examination centre," the statement read.
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KNEC also noted that heads of institutions are responsible for ensuring the eligibility of all candidates presented for the examination.
As such, the agency said they must ensure that candidates adhere to the laid-down subject entry requirements and that correct passport-size photographs (300 x 300 pixels) are uploaded.
"Ensure all eligible candidates upload their correct passport-size photographs (300 x 300 pixels). There will be no replacement/changing of photographs once the registration period is over," the statement added.
Additionally, the agency said institutions are required to provide accurate data for each candidate, including correct spelling of names and gender.
Further, individuals wishing to retake the KCSE examination as private candidates are required to register at Sub-County Directors of Education (SCDEs) offices.
The repeaters will sit for their theory and practical papers at designated County headquarters, and proof of eligibility, such as a National ID Card is mandatory for entry into the examination centres.
"Candidates will only be allowed access into examination centres upon proof of their eligibility, including use of National Identity card/birth certificate/passport.
"It is the responsibility of the candidates to follow up with their respective contact offices to ensure that they are duly registered, confirm the accuracy of their registration data; and get information on the venue(s) for rehearsals and administration of the examination," the statement further read.
KNEC said the registration fee for private candidates is set at Ksh 7,200, payable through E-Citizen.
"The fees payable will be Ksh 7,200.00 and shall be borne by the candidate. The fees shall be paid at the point of registration through E-Citizen, as per the details provided in the KNEC registration platform. Please note that fee payment is mandatory for successful registration," the statement concluded.
