The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has announced that the 2024 KCSE examination certificates have been dispatched to all schools that presented candidates for the examination through Sub-County Director of Education offices countrywide.
In a notice released on Thursday, December 18, KNEC advised candidates to liaise with the schools where they sat the examination to collect their certificates.
The exam body emphasized that the distribution process has been completed and certificates are now available at the respective institutions.
KNEC issued a stern warning regarding the handling of the certificates, noting that it is illegal to withhold a certificate from a candidate.
The council stated that any candidate whose certificate is being withheld should report the matter to the Sub-County Director of Education for immediate intervention.
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"It is illegal to withhold a certificate from a candidate. Any candidate whose certificate is withheld should report to the Sub-County Director of Education,” the notice reads.
In July, the examination body introduced a digital platform designed to verify the authenticity of academic certificates as part of efforts to combat the use of fraudulent documents.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced at the time that the system was necessary as the government intensifies its crackdown on fake certificates.
Bitok revealed that the platform was already being tested in partnership with the Public Service Commission and represents a significant advancement in the fight against forged academic papers. He explained that the system provides a fast, secure, and reliable method to authenticate certificates issued by KNEC, particularly during recruitment processes within the public service.
The digital verification platform is expected to enhance transparency and credibility in hiring procedures, ensuring that only genuine qualifications are recognized.
The issue of fake certificates within the public service has been a persistent problem, with numerous cases of individuals facing prosecution for using forged academic papers.
