How to Check 2025 KCSE Results Online via KNEC Portal (2026 Guide)

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially launched its online results checker on the national portal, preparing for the release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. 

This announcement serves as a critical guide for the 996,078 candidates who completed their examinations in November 2025. 

Students can access their results by entering their index number and full registered name on the KNEC portal. The 2025 KCSE results are expected to be announced in the second week of January 2026, providing a crucial reference for students awaiting university placements and other academic opportunities.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba recently confirmed that the results are scheduled for release in the second week of January 2026, likely before January 15, to facilitate timely university placements.

How to Check 2025 KCSE Results

Candidates and guardians have three primary methods to access the scores once the official announcement is made at Mitihani House:

1. Online Portal: Visit the official KNEC Results Portal. Users must enter the candidate’s Index Number and Full Registered Name exactly as they appear on the examination registration documents.

2. SMS Service: For instant updates, send the Index Number followed by "KCSE" (e.g., 123456789KCSE) to the official shortcode 20076. Note that a service fee of approximately Ksh 25 applies per SMS.

3. School Collection: Hard-copy result slips will be available at respective examination centers and schools within a few days of the digital release.

Security and Transitions

KNEC has issued a stern warning against fraudsters claiming to have the ability to alter grades. The council reiterated that the marking process, which concluded on December 13, 2025, is secure and final.

 The early release is strategically timed to allow the KUCCPS portal to open for university and college applications by February, ensuring a smooth transition into higher education.

 Parents are urged to ignore "leaked" results circulating on social media and rely solely on verified government platforms. For further news on the 2026 academic calendar, visit newsline.co.ke ,it will give you best news across Kenya