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KNEC has announced a new official telephone contact number for members of the public seeking to communicate with the examinations body.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced a new official telephone contact number for members of the public seeking to communicate with the examinations body.
In a notice on Wednesday, October 21, the Council said the new telephone number would take effect immediately, urging the public to update their records and use the new contact for future communication.
"KNEC wishes to inform members of the public and all stakeholders that it has a new official telephone contact number effective immediately," the notice read.
According to KNEC, the new official telephone contact number is 0719 093 000.
The council advised members of the public and stakeholders to use the number for all future inquiries and communication.
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"Members of the public are advised to update their records and use the new number for all future communication with KNEC," the notice added.
However, KNEC clarified that its previous telephone numbers would remain operational until the end of January 2027, giving the public time to transition to the new contact.
"Please note that the previous numbers will remain operational until end of January 2027. We regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate your continued engagement with KNEC," the notice further read.
Meanwhile, the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have begun, with KNEC releasing timetables outlining the dates and durations.
In an update, the Council said the examination period begins on Monday, October 19, with candidates scheduled to undertake oral examinations in French, German, Kenyan Sign Language and Arabic, alongside practical examinations in Music.
The French, German and Kenyan Sign Language examinations are scheduled to run from Monday, October 19, to Friday, October 23.
Each candidate will be allocated 15 minutes for the respective examination.
The Music practical examination, listed under paper code 511/1, will also take place during the same period, with each candidate allocated 15 minutes.
At the same time, the Arabic oral examination, listed under paper code 503/3, is scheduled to run from Monday, October 19, to Monday, October 26. Candidates will be allocated 15 minutes each.
KNEC has also released a timetable for the Home Science (Foods and Nutrition) practical planning session scheduled for Wednesday, October 21.
The session, listed under paper code 441/3, will last 30 minutes for candidates undertaking the standard examination and those using large-print papers.
Candidates using Braille papers will be allocated one hour to complete the practical planning session.
