The Ministry of Education has announced a major upgrade in the way national exams and assessment certificates are issued, with the Kenya National Examinations Council set to introduce electronic certificates (e-certificates) for the first time.
KNEC will start with a pilot phase targeting candidates who sat national exams from 2023 onwards, a move aimed at modernizing exam administration while reducing operational costs.
Speaking at the KNEC offices in South C on Friday, February 13, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the initiative is part of Kenya’s effort to align its education sector with global digital transformation standards.
He noted that the electronic certificates will be secure, efficient, environmentally friendly, and accessible to students and educational institutions.
“KNEC will be implementing a secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable electronic certificate system, applicable to certificates issued from 2023. Our aim is to enhance data security, reduce operational costs, improve accessibility, and align with global digital transformation standards,” said Ogamba.
The new verification process is expected to curb fraud and strengthen confidence in Kenyan education credentials both locally and internationally.
KNEC plans to pilot the e-certificate system by the end of February, allowing time to test functionality before a nationwide rollout.
Addressing concerns over whether e-certificates will fully replace physical copies for job applications and other official purposes, KNEC clarified that paper certificates will still be required.
“The piloting phase does not mean the complete replacement of physical certificates,” a KNEC official said, reassuring students and institutions that traditional documents will remain valid during the transition.
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