Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced that the results for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations will be released, affecting over 965,000 candidates nationwide.

Key Highlights

The announcement comes as marking activities conclude for Kenya’s largest-ever KCSE examination cohort. Speaking at the Kabete National Polytechnic’s graduation ceremony, CS Ogamba revealed that the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is in the final stages of processing the results.

“The marking process is nearly complete, and we expect to release the results in January,” Ogamba stated, emphasizing the ministry’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process.

Record-Breaking Numbers and Enhanced Security

This year’s examination saw:

  • 965,501 registered candidates
  • 10,755 examination centers nationwide
  • Only 621 reported cases of examination malpractice
  • Enhanced security measures throughout the examination period

Examination Integrity Measures

The ministry reported minimal cases of examination malpractice, with only 621 candidates implicated in irregularities. These cases involved:

  • Unauthorized written materials
  • Mobile phone possession
  • Collusion with non-candidates

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) continues to investigate several cases, including a notable arrest involving a Telegram group administrator suspected of attempting to distribute examination materials.

KCSE Examinations Results 2024

The delay in releasing the results reflects the ministry’s dedication to ensuring accuracy and fairness in the examination process.

While the exact release date remains unconfirmed, candidates and stakeholders can expect comprehensive results in early January 2025.

Parents and candidates can prepare to access their results through:

  • The official KNEC portal
  • SMS services
  • Their respective schools

For the latest updates on the KCSE results release, stakeholders are advised to follow official communications from the Ministry of Education.

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