One must understand how to replace the missing KCSE and KCPE certificates because of their importance.
Your certificate serves as a stepping stone for higher education and career. It is also a crucial requirement for enrollment in a college or university.
Many employers request the KCSE and KCPE certificates during job interviews.
You might wish to replace your certificate right now because of uncertainties in the future. Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has allowed the replacement of lost or damaged certificates.
4 EASY STEPS IN REPLACING A LOST CERTIFICATE
1. Complete the KNEC Certificate replacement form.
Visit the KNEC website to download the certificate replacement forms. You can physically obtain this form by visiting the KNEC Archives & Records department. Enter your information and attach the necessary supporting documents. These are;
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- Copy of the certificate/ result slip
- Completion Letter or recommendation letter from a school
- Sworn legal affidavit
- Police abstract indicating loss of certificate
- Identity Card (ID)/ passport or birth certificate
- KNEC bank deposit slip
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2. Pay the service charge.
You must pay a facilitation fee of KES. 5,800 in either of the following KNEC official bank accounts: Equity Bank, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), and the National Bank of Kenya.
The KNEC bank slips are available at either of the previous banks. Make sure you attach a bank receipt when submitting your forms.
3. Submit your application.
After completing the form, double-check the information to ensure it is accurate. Put the documents in an envelope, seal and send them to:
Council Secretary/ Chief Executive
Kenya National Examination Council
P.O Box 73598- 00200,
City Square, Nairobi
4. Wait for the processing
It takes sixty working days for the processing to be complete. You can sign in to the KNEC Query Management Information System to find out the status of your application (QMIS).
You will pick up your certificates from the KNEC headquarters in New Mitihani House, Popo Road, South C.
Children must come with their parents or guardians. Carry your original ID or birth certificate.
