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  • ‪KNEC Opens KCSE Resit Registration For July Exams‬

    ‪KNEC Opens KCSE Resit Registration For July Exams‬

    The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has opened registration for the resit of 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.

    The initiative aimed at broadening educational opportunities. Set to commence in July 2025, this new examination cycle will provide a crucial second chance for a diverse group of candidates including repeaters, adult learners, and those who missed previous exam opportunities.

    Registration Details:

    – Registration Period: Opens on January 27, 2025, and closes on February 21, 2025.
    – Registration Process: Candidates must register through their County Directors of Education (CDEs) using the KNEC registration portal.

    Eligibility:

    – Repeaters: Full or partial, based on the number of subjects they need to retake.
    – Candidates Missed Previous Exams: Due to illness or other extenuating circumstances.
    – Adult Learners: With primary education qualifications but not enrolled in regular schools.

    Those ineligible include regular school learners and first-time KCSE candidates.

    Requirements for Registration:

    – Valid identification documents (ID card, birth certificate, or passport).
    – KCPE certificate.
    – Previous KCSE results slip or certificate for repeaters.
    – A passport-sized photo.
    – Registration fee of Ksh7,200, payable via e-Citizen.

    Exam Administration:

    – Examination Timeline: Theory and practical papers from July to mid-August 2025.
    – Project-Based Assessments: For subjects like Agriculture, Art and Design, and Computer Studies, projects will be conducted from January to July 2025.
    – Exam Centers: Assigned by County Directors of Education.

    Grading and Certification:

    – Full repeaters will receive a new KCSE certificate, while partial repeaters get result slips for subjects retaken.
    – No late registrations will be accepted post the February 21 deadline.

    Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos emphasized the importance of this initiative during the release of the 2024 KCSE results at Mitihani House on January 9, 2025. He highlighted that the mid-year exams would not only serve those needing to improve or obtain their secondary education certification but also cater to adult learners, thereby enhancing educational inclusivity.

    “This new examination series is a step forward in our commitment to ensure that every Kenyan has access to education regardless of their circumstances,” said CS Migos. He further noted that this initiative would become an annual event, offering multiple opportunities for students to achieve their educational goals without the long wait traditionally associated with national exams.

    The introduction of the July KCSE series marks a significant policy shift, aiming to make educational qualifications more accessible and flexible for all Kenyans. This move is expected to empower many by providing them with the tools to advance their education and career prospects.

  • KUCCPS Releases 2024 Placements Results, How To Check

    KUCCPS Releases 2024 Placements Results, How To Check

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services (KUCCPS) says 134,743 students are poised to join public universities.

    Speaking during the release of the placement report for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Agnes Wahome said 18,558 students have been placed in private universities.

    11,991 students who had met the threshold for joining university opted to pursue diplomas.

    85% of 2023 KCSE candidates with C+ and above made applications where 76.2% opted for Degree courses while the rest opted for Diploma (11,991).

    Bachelor of Education attracted the highest number of applicants.

    Male applicants continued to dominate placement to Degree programmes, sustaining a trend that has been observed since the beginning of the central placement system.

    In contrast, female students were the majority of those placed in TVET, from the 2020/2021 Cycle to the present.

    The agency also placed 19,653 students in Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).

    How to Check Placement Status

    Learners who wish to know the higher institutions of learning they have been placed in are advised to log into their KUCCPS student portal.

    “KUCCPS congratulates all the applicants whose placement report has been released today. Log in to http://students.kuccps.net to check the details of your university or college placement,” the placement service said. 

    Once the learner clicks the login link.

    They will be required to enter their KCSE index number, then the year they sat the national exam and enter their password. 

    Learners can use their birth certificate numbers or their KCPE index number as used in KCSE exam registration as their password to log into the portal.

    Once fully logged in, the learner will be able to see the university they have secured placement in and know the particular course.  

    Transfers

    At the same time, KUCCPS will open its portal for students who wish to transfer from institutions the agency has placed them on June 5.

    CEO Agnes Wahome said the agency anticipates a smooth process that will guarantee completion of the entire process by July in time for all students to begin reporting in August.

    She added that all the students qualified for the government sponsorship should apply for Higher Education Loans before they report to schools.

    “A total of 153, 000 students who qualified (76 per cent) will get the Education funding. We will ensure a seamless process so that by August all students should be settled in their schools,” she said.