NAIROBI, Kenya- The Ministry of Education will today release the results of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), ending weeks of anticipation for candidates, parents, and schools across the country.
The announcement is scheduled to take place in Eldoret at 9:30am, with candidates expected to begin accessing their results shortly after the official briefing.
Close to 996,000 candidates sat the national examination last year, which ran from October 21 to November 14, 2025, marking a key academic milestone for learners transitioning to tertiary education and other training pathways.
Results Access and New Certificate Collection System
Ahead of the release, the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) confirmed it had completed marking and result processing, paving the way for today’s announcement.
Candidates will be able to check their results once the ministry formally declares them, with KNEC having already activated its online results portal earlier this week.
The portal, however, remained inaccessible until the official release.
In a notable policy shift, the Ministry of Education has also introduced a new certificate collection system, allowing candidates to pick up their KCSE certificates from sub-county education offices rather than former schools.
The move is aimed at addressing longstanding complaints from learners whose certificates were withheld over unpaid school fees, unreturned learning materials, or unresolved disputes.
Education officials say the change is intended to ensure smoother and faster access to certificates once results are released.
Irregularities and Examiner Disruptions
During the 2025 examination period, 418 candidates were flagged for various irregularities, according to education authorities.
Marking was briefly disrupted on November 30 after about 800 examiners stationed at Maryhill Girls High School in Thika downed their tools, citing concerns over working conditions and communication challenges.
KNEC later said the standoff had been resolved, confirming that examiners had received their payments and dismissing claims that coordination allowances remained unsettled.
KNEC Warning to Schools
Last month, KNEC issued a strong warning to schools against withholding KCSE certificates, reminding institutions that the law requires immediate release of certificates once issued.
Candidates facing challenges were advised to report cases to sub-county directors of education for intervention, with the council reiterating that retaining certificates for any reason is unlawful.
With today’s release, attention now shifts to university placements, technical training opportunities, and the next academic steps for the Class of 2025.
