Visit knec.ac.ke and select the "e-certificate" tab, or navigate directly to https://ecertificate.knec.ac.ke/.The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the release of digital certificates for candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.
The council said candidates can now access and download their official KCSE e-certificates through its online platform, providing them with a digital copy that can be used for university and college admissions, scholarships, employment and other official purposes.
According to KNEC, the e-certificates are legally valid, officially recognised and can be verified instantly by institutions, employers and other organisations.
The certificates are also designed to remain valid indefinitely and can be shared digitally when applying for jobs, internships, recruitment programmes, scholarships and admission to local or international institutions.
The council said the digital certificates are issued directly by KNEC and are secured using blockchain technology, while being compatible with the international W3C standards for digital credentials.
Candidates seeking to obtain their certificates are required to visit the KNEC e-certificate portal and register as applicants using the “Student/Alumni” option.
After registration, applicants must validate their email addresses using a one-time password (OTP) before logging into the platform.
They will then be required to verify their profiles using their National Identity Card details before selecting the “Download E-Certificate” option.
Candidates will be required to provide their examination index number, examination year—2025—and select KCSE as the examination type.
The system will generate a preview showing the candidate’s name as captured in KNEC records, median grade and school. Candidates are advised to confirm that the details displayed belong to them before proceeding with payment.
The certificate costs Sh1,500, payable through eCitizen, after which the digital certificate will be emailed to the candidate and saved on their online dashboard.
KNEC said the e-certificate does not expire and can be shared with institutions, employers or other authorised third parties for verification.
The move is part of efforts to digitise examination services and make academic credentials easier to access while reducing reliance on physical documents.
The council said the digital system will also make it easier for organisations to verify certificates and help curb fraudulent academic credentials.
The 2025 KCSE certificates can be used by candidates seeking admission to universities, colleges, technical and vocational education and training institutions, as well as those applying for scholarships, jobs and internships.
KNEC has urged candidates who encounter difficulties during the process to consult the user guide available through the e-certificate platform for step-by-step assistance.
