How to Access the 2025 KCSE Results in Kenya

Nairobi, January 2026 — Candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations can access their results through several official channels announced by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) following the release of the results.

Accessing Results via SMS

The fastest way for candidates to check their results is through the SMS service provided by KNEC.

Candidates are required to:

• Open the messaging application on their mobile phone.
• Type their KCSE index number, followed by a space and KCSE.
• Send the message to 40054.

The results are then sent directly to the candidate’s phone. Standard SMS charges apply.

Online Results Portal

Candidates can also access their results online through the KNEC results portal.

To do so, candidates must:

• Visit the official KNEC website.
• Navigate to the KCSE results section.
• Enter their index number and any other required details as prompted.

KNEC has advised candidates to be patient, noting that high traffic may temporarily slow access to the portal immediately after results are released.

School-Based Collection

In addition to SMS and online access, candidates may obtain their official results slips from their respective secondary schools. School principals receive the full results from KNEC and are responsible for issuing printed copies to candidates.

KNEC emphasized that results released through schools are the official records required for university admission, college placement, and other formal processes.

Advisory from KNEC

The examinations council cautioned candidates and parents against relying on unofficial websites or third-party platforms, warning that such sources may provide inaccurate information or expose users to fraud.

KNEC further reminded candidates that any issues related to missing results, name corrections, or subject queries should be raised through school heads, who will formally communicate with the council.

Next Steps for Candidates

Following the release of results, candidates who attained a C+ grade and above qualify for direct university entry, while others may pursue placement in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions through established government channels.

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Sources:

• How to get 2025 KCSE results, Nation Africa (January 2026)
• Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) public advisories and examination guidelines