KNEC Issues Urgent Alert on Fraudulent KJSEA Result Manipulation Scams.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has warned parents, teachers, and candidates against falling for scams involving fake KJSEA analysis and result alterations by fraudsters posing as school insiders.
The council dismissed the claims as a fraud scheme, stressing that no individual has the ability to access or manipulate examination marks.
“Beware of fraudsters purporting to be able to alter candidates’ scores during marking of the KCSE examination or KJSEA. Please note that all candidates’ answer scripts are anonymised to protect their identity and ensure integrity during marking,” KNEC said.
These con artists are targeting anxious families on social media, promising to upgrade grades in exchange for payments during the ongoing marking of KCSE and KJSEA exams.
KNEC’s Official Stance
KNEC emphasizes that no individual can access or manipulate exam marks, as all answer scripts are anonymized to protect candidate identity and ensure marking integrity.
The council urges the public to “Kaa chonjo” and avoid fraudulent schemes, especially amid the first KJSEA under the Competency-Based Curriculum, which over 1.1 million Grade 9 learners sat for in late October.
“Do not fall prey to fraudulent activities on social media. Kaa chonjo.”
Highlighting reports of individuals claiming insider access to alter KCSE and KJSEA scores. The broadcast aligns with KNEC’s call to report suspicious activities, noting the scam surge during result anticipation periods.
Verify all exam-related claims directly through KNEC’s official channels or website.Avoid sharing personal details or payments with unverified social media accounts.Focus on official result release dates, with KJSEA outcomes expected by mid-December for senior school transitions.
The Ministry of Education announced that the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and KJSEA results will be released in December, while KCSE will be released in January 2026.
A total of 996,078 students sat for KCSE, while 1,298, 089 undertook KPSEA and another 1, 130 669 sat for the KJSEA exams.
This warning underscores KNEC’s commitment to exam credibility amid rising digital fraud in Kenya’s education sector.