KNEC Dismisses Claims of Exam Result Alteration on Social Media
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has dismissed widespread social media claims alleging that officials are altering national exam results. The council issued a warning on Wednesday after detecting a rising number of fraud cases targeting parents and students.
Fraudsters Target Parents Through WhatsApp Groups
KNEC reported that fraudsters are creating WhatsApp groups to offer fake exam result editing services. Moreover, they urge parents to pay for alleged score changes, exploiting anxious families during the exam period.
KNEC confirmed that these schemes aim to steal money from unsuspecting parents and learners.
KNEC Explains How Anonymized Scripts Protect Exam Integrity
The council stressed that all answer scripts remain anonymized during the entire marking process. This system hides candidates’ names and prevents any form of result manipulation. However, KNEC stated that no individual can access a script to alter a score.
The council warned, “Beware of fraudsters claiming they can alter candidates’ scores. All scripts remain anonymized to ensure integrity.”
KNEC Urges Public to Ignore Online Scammers
KNEC urged Kenyans to avoid engaging with individuals offering exam editing services online. In addition, it also cautioned the public to stay alert and report suspicious groups or accounts.
Whereas the council emphasized that no result changes can happen outside the official system.
Education Ministry Confirms Exam Release Dates
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that KPSEA and KJSEA results will be released on December 11. Additionally, the ministry announced that KCSE results will be issued in January 2026, giving candidates and parents a clear timeline. Furthermore, officials emphasized that all marking processes are conducted under strict security protocols, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and transparency throughout the entire examination cycle.
Over 3.4 Million Learners Sat National Exams in 2025
KNEC supervised examinations for 3,424,836 learners nationwide this year. A total of 996,078 candidates sat the KCSE exam, marking one of the largest groups recorded.
More than 2.4 million learners undertook KPSEA and KJSEA assessments across the country.
Historic Junior School Exams Under CBC
A total of 1,130,669 Grade 9 learners sat the KJSEA exam. KNEC noted that this was the second-largest group in the 2025 exam cycle.
Additionally, 1,298,089 Grade 6 learners completed the KPSEA under the CBC system.
The KJSEA, held from October 27 to November 3, marked the first national assessment for junior school learners.
It supports a smooth transition to senior school under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
