The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, paving the way for Grade 9 learners to transition into senior secondary school.

The assessment, administered between October 27 and November 3, 2025, contributes 60% of a learner’s final grade, with the remaining 40% derived from continuous school-based assessments.

How Parents and Students Can Access Results

Parents and learners can now view and download results through the KNEC Parent Portal by entering the student’s assessment credentials. For those without internet access, results are also available via SMS — simply send the candidate’s assessment number to 22263 at a cost of KES 30.

How Schools Can Access Results

Schools will retrieve performance data through the KNEC Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal, using their institutional username and password. Access is controlled through the Sub-County Directors of Education (SCDEs), and requirements may differ depending on the school’s location.

On the CBA portal, schools can navigate to the KPSEA (all grades) or KILEA (special needs learners) sections to download grade-specific and school-specific reports, including the comprehensive KPSEA School Specific Report.

Government Confirms Timely Release and Placement Plans

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok had earlier indicated that results would be released before December 11, 2025 — a prediction that has now come to pass.

“We plan to release the results and do placements within one week. We expect the learners to get their letters before Christmas and report on January 12, 2026,” Bitok reiterated.

A Milestone Moment for CBC Implementation

More than one million learners will now proceed to senior secondary school, marking another major milestone in the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which has been in place since 2017. The CBC continues to run parallel to the outgoing 8-4-4 system, whose final cohort is preparing to join higher institutions as the curriculum is gradually phased out.

Under the new structure, student placements into senior secondary schools will be guided by performance, directing them into one of three career pathways:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

• Social Sciences

• Arts and Sports Sciences

Warnings Over Fraudulent Schemes

KNEC has issued alerts regarding fraudulent schemes offering to alter grades for a fee. The Ministry of Education has assured the public that result integrity remains protected and that placement letters will be available by December 25, 2025.

Grade 9 graduates are expected to report to their respective senior secondary schools from January 12, 2026, marking the start of a new chapter in Kenya’s evolving education landscape.