2025 KCSE Results Released – Here is How to Check

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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.

The results were announced today, Friday, January 9, 2026, by the Cabinet Secretary for Education at the New Mitihani House in South C, Nairobi.

Candidates, parents, and guardians can now access the official results through the KNEC online portal or via the official SMS shortcode.

How to Check 2025 KCSE Results Online

For a detailed breakdown of subject performance, the online portal is the most reliable method.

  1. Visit the official KNEC portal: results.knec.ac.ke or www.knec-portal.ac.ke.
  2. Navigate to the “2025 KCSE Results” tab.
  3. Enter the candidate’s Index Number and Name as they appear on the registration card.
  4. Click “Submit” to view the results.

Note: The portal may experience heavy traffic immediately following the announcement. If the page does not load, wait a few minutes and refresh.

How to Check via SMS

For a quick summary of the grades, candidates can use the SMS service.

  1. Open the message app on your mobile phone.
  2. Type the candidate’s full Index Number followed by the word KCSE (e.g., 12345678001KCSE).
  3. Send the message to code 20076 (available for Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom subscribers).
  4. You will receive a message with the grades.

Charges apply: Each SMS costs Ksh25.

Overview of the 2025 Exam

The 2025 KCSE examination marked the continuation of the revised grading system introduced by the Ministry of Education. Under this system, the overall grade is calculated based on:

  • Two mandatory subjects: Mathematics and one language (English, Kiswahili, or Kenya Sign Language).
  • Five best-performed subjects: Drawn from any other grouping.

This grading structure is designed to allow more students to pursue careers aligned with their specific strengths, potentially increasing the number of candidates qualifying for university entry (C+ and above).

What’s Next for Candidates?

Following the release, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is expected to open its portal soon for university and college applications. Candidates are advised to keep their index numbers and result slips safe for the placement process.

School principals can access the full centre results through the specific login credentials provided by KNEC.

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