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The official contact details for the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) headquarters are listed below.
KNEC Headquarters (Mitihani House)
The official operational head office has relocated to the New Mitihani House in South C, though the Aga Khan Walk office.
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Physical Location: The New Mitihani House, Popo Road, South C, Nairobi, Kenya.2
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Postal Address: P.O. Box 73598 – 00200, City Square, NAIROBI, KENYA
- Official Website: www.knec.ac.ke
📞 Key Contact Numbers & Emails
For general inquiries, the most reliable contacts are the dedicated switchboard lines and the official email addresses.
| Contact Type | Details |
| Switchboard Phones | +254720 741 001 / +254720 741 003 / +254720 741 094 |
| More Phone Numbers | +254732 333 530 / +254732 333 780 |
| Landline Phones | +254 (020) 341098/50/71, 317419/12/13, 341113 |
| General Email | info@knec.ac.ke (General Inquiries) |
| CEO’s Email | ceo@knec.ac.ke |
| Archives/Certification | archives@knec.ac.ke (For certificate confirmation, equation, etc.) |
| Fax | (+254-20) 2226032 |
| Website | www.knec.ac.ke |
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Knec Office Hours
The KNEC offices are typically open during standard working hours:
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Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (East African Time, EAT)
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Closed: On Weekends and Public Holidays
About the Kenya National Examinations Council.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is the primary body responsible for administering national examinations and assessments in Kenya’s education system.
Here is a breakdown of its core functions and purpose:
Knec Mission and Vision
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Vision: Transforming Lives through Quality Assessment and Credible Certification.
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Mission: To assess abilities and certify learner achievements in conformity with global standards.
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Motto: Quality assessment and credible examinations.
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Knec Core Functions
KNEC’s mandate is established under the KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012 and covers the entire cycle of national assessment:
| Knec’s Function Category | Specific Activities performed by Knec. |
| Examinations | Setting and maintaining examination standards, moderating, administering, and marking academic, technical, and other national examinations at various levels. |
| Certification | Awarding certificates or diplomas to successful candidates and ensuring these are not withheld by any institution. |
| Credential Services | Confirming the authenticity of certificates issued by the Council upon request (for employers, institutions, etc.). Also handles the issuance of Certification Letters (replacement for lost certificates). |
| Foreign Qualifications | Carrying out the equation (comparison and validation) of certificates and diplomas issued by other accredited foreign examining bodies with qualifications awarded in Kenya. |
| Curriculum Support | Undertaking research on educational assessment and advising the Government on policy decisions relevant to the administration of examinations. |
| New Curriculum (CBE) | Developing and administering assessments for the Competency-Based Education (CBE), including the Grade 9 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and the Grade 6 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA). |
Key Examinations & Assessments Administered
KNEC is responsible for assessments across different levels of the education system:
| Assessment Name | Level | Notes |
| KPSEA | Primary (Grade 6) | Kenya Primary School Education Assessment. |
| KJSEA | Junior Secondary (Grade 9) | Kenya Junior School Education Assessment. |
| KCSE | Secondary (Form Four) | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education; ends in 2027. |
| TVET | Tertiary | Technical and Vocational Education and Training examinations. |
| Teacher Ed. | Tertiary | Primary Teacher Education (PTE) and other teacher certificate/diploma examinations |
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Explained: Main Functions of KNEC
KNEC’s mandate is established by the KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012. Its core functions include:
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Setting and Maintaining Standards: Establishing high standards for national examinations and assessments.
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Conducting Examinations: Developing, administering, and processing results for national examinations, which currently include:
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KPSEA (Kenya Primary School Education Assessment)
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KJSEA (Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment – Grade 9)
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KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) that ends in 2027.
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Various Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) examinations.
- Business Based Exams
- Teacher Training Colleges, TTCs, Exams.
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Certification: Awarding certificates and diplomas to successful Knec Exams’ candidates.
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Authentication and Replacement: Confirming the authenticity of certificates upon request and issuing replacement letters for lost certificates (a process typically done through the Query Management Information System – QMIS).
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Equation of Certificates: Evaluating and recognizing qualifications issued by foreign examination bodies to establish their equivalence to Kenyan qualifications.
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Educational Assessment Research: Undertaking research to support the development of educational assessment practices.
Knec Summary of Contact Information (Headquarters)
| Detail | Information |
| Official Website | www.knec.ac.ke |
| Headquarters | Mitihani House, South C, Nairobi |
| Switch Board (Phone) | +254720741001, +254720741003, +254732333530 |