The new e-certificates will first be issued to candidates who sat their exams from 2023 onward as part of a pilot programme expected to begin before the end of February 2026.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the move is intended to modernise examination administration and improve efficiency.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the move is intended to modernise examination administration and improve efficiency.
Speaking during a press briefing at KNEC offices in South C, Nairobi, Ogamba explained that the electronic certificates will be secure, easy to access, and environmentally friendly.
According to the CS, the digital certificates will help reduce operational costs, enhance data security, and align Kenya with global trends in digital transformation.
According to the CS, the digital certificates will help reduce operational costs, enhance data security, and align Kenya with global trends in digital transformation.
He added that the system will make it easier for students, employers, and institutions to access and verify academic credentials.
KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere said the council is taking a cautious approach by piloting the system first before implementing it nationwide.
KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere said the council is taking a cautious approach by piloting the system first before implementing it nationwide.
The pilot phase will allow the council to test the functionality and address any technical challenges before full rollout.
Despite the introduction of e-certificates, KNEC clarified that physical certificates will not be phased out immediately.
Despite the introduction of e-certificates, KNEC clarified that physical certificates will not be phased out immediately.
Candidates will still be required to keep their paper certificates, especially for official applications and documentation. Officials emphasised that the pilot phase is meant to complement, not replace, the current system.
In addition to electronic certificates, KNEC is also planning to introduce an improved online verification service.
In addition to electronic certificates, KNEC is also planning to introduce an improved online verification service.
The platform will enable universities, employers, and other institutions to confirm the authenticity of certificates quickly and efficiently.
Authorities believe this will help reduce cases of forged academic documents and strengthen confidence in Kenya’s education credentials both locally and internationally.
The council has already been testing an online verification system since mid-2025, though it remains in the pilot stage. KNEC also continues to operate the Query Management Information System (QMIS), an online portal that allows candidates to confirm results, request certification letters, and seek assistance with lost certificates.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the planned changes, noting that digital records will make academic verification faster and more reliable.
The council has already been testing an online verification system since mid-2025, though it remains in the pilot stage. KNEC also continues to operate the Query Management Information System (QMIS), an online portal that allows candidates to confirm results, request certification letters, and seek assistance with lost certificates.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the planned changes, noting that digital records will make academic verification faster and more reliable.
If the pilot programme succeeds, KNEC indicated it may expand the e-certificate system to include candidates who sat examinations before 2023.
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