KNEC releases 2025 KCSE e-certificates; How to download
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has announced that 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) e-certificates are now available
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has announced that 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) e-certificates are now available on its online platform.
In a notice on Wednesday, August 5, KNEC said the candidates who sat for KCSE in 2025 can now access the digital copies of their certificates.
“2025 KCSE certificates are now available on the KNEC e-certificate platform. 2025 KCSE candidates can now instantly access a secure digital copy of their certificates, joining their counterparts from 1989–2024 already on the platform,” read the notice in part.
The council noted that the e-certificates can be used for university admissions, college and TVET applications and international admissions.
The digital certificates can also be used for scholarship and bursary applications, as well as job, internship and recruitment processes.
KNEC noted that the e-certificates are trustworthy as they are directly issued by the council, legally recognized, instantly verifiable by institutions and employers, and are secured using Avalanche blockchain technology.
The council also noted that the certificates do not expire, making them suitable for long-term use.
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How to download
To download the e-certificates, 2025 KCSE candidates are required to visit https://ecertificate.knec.ac.ke and then click the sign-up button to create an account.
After registering, candidates will receive a one-time password (OTP) via email to verify their accounts.
Once verification is complete, they should log in and verify their profiles using their National ID details.
The candidates can then click Download e-certificate and enter their KCSE index number, exam year (2025), and exam type (KCSE).
The system will display a preview of the candidate’s details, including their name (as captured in KCSE records), median grade and school, for confirmation.
The candidates will then be required to pay a fee of Ksh1,500 through the eCitizen platform before the e-certificate is emailed to them and saved to their online dashboard.
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