A teacher working on KNEC's Competency-Based Assessment dashboard. /AI ILLUSTRATIONThe Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has reminded candidates that registration for the November-December 2026 Business and Technical examinations is still open, urging those who are yet to register to complete the process through their respective training institutions.
The registration window, which opened in July 2026, targets candidates enrolled in National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes (TTIs), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and Vocational Training Centres.
In a notice, KNEC said the registration remains open for candidates scheduled to sit the examinations during the current academic year.
The council said registration must be completed online through its examination portal, with the process undertaken by candidates through their respective accredited training institutions.
"Business and Technical examination registration is ongoing. Register online via the KNEC portal. Be ready, register today for all 2026-27 TVET examinations," KNEC said.
The online registration portal is available around the clock during the registration period for the respective examination programmes.
The November-December series will follow the completion of the July-August Business and Technical examination series, which included both practical and theory papers.
KNEC is yet to release the timetable for the November-December examination series.
The examinations cover a broad range of business and technical programmes, with candidates expected to undertake assessments relevant to their respective courses.
Practical examinations cover disciplines such as Food and Beverage Production, Trade Practice, Motor Vehicle Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building Technology, Fashion Design, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Information and Communication Technology and Agribusiness, among other technical areas.
The assessment of practical skills is designed to test candidates' ability to apply knowledge in real-world settings, including their handling of equipment, tools and materials relevant to their trades.
Candidates also sit written assessments in subjects such as Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Applied Science, Industrial Organisation and Management, Entrepreneurship, Construction, Agriculture, Health Sciences and Counselling, as well as other specialised subjects.
The written theory papers assess candidates' understanding of concepts and technical knowledge acquired during their training.
The practical and theory components are part of the wider assessment process used to determine whether candidates have acquired the knowledge and skills required in their respective business and technical disciplines. KNEC administers the examinations under prescribed examination procedures and conditions.
Candidates are also required to undergo rehearsals before the examinations to familiarise themselves with the procedures and requirements they will be expected to follow during the actual assessments.
With registration for the November-December series still ongoing, candidates who have not yet registered have been encouraged to liaise with their accredited training institutions and complete the process within the stipulated registration period.
The council's reminder comes as thousands of TVET learners prepare for the next examination series across various technical and business programmes.
Candidates are expected to confirm with their respective institutions that their registration details have been submitted correctly through the KNEC examination portal and to await the release of the official examination timetable.
