The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a stern warning to parents, candidates, and the general public over a rising wave of online scams targeting families awaiting the 2025 KCSE and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results.
In a statement posted on X, the examination body cautioned Kenyans against fraudsters claiming they can manipulate or upgrade exam results during the marking process — a tactic increasingly used by cybercriminals to exploit anxious parents.
KNEC clarified that the notion of altering scores is not only impossible but also a criminal offense. The agency emphasized that the marking process is secure, transparent, and strictly monitored to maintain national examination integrity.
“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.
Do not fall prey to fraudulent activities on social media.
KAA CHONJO!” read the KNEC advisory.
The anonymization process ensures that no examiner can identify a learner by school, name, or index number — a crucial safeguard preventing any external influence. KNEC also collaborates with national security agencies to track down digital fraud networks preying on unsuspecting families.
The warning comes at a time when misinformation and fraudulent online services spike during the exam cycle, with scammers requesting money in exchange for ‘guaranteed’ results improvements.
Parents and candidates have been urged to rely only on official KNEC communication channels for legitimate updates and to immediately report any suspicious activity.
As the country gears up for release of national exam results, KNEC remains firm: no shortcuts, no cheating, and no social media fixes. Only hard-earned performance counts.
Kenyans are reminded — KAA CHONJO!
