The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has issued a stern warning to parents, alerting them to potential risks of their children missing out on the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations due to errors in the registration process.
In an official notice released on Friday, March 22, KNEC urged parents to promptly ensure their children's registration for the upcoming examinations before the impending deadline.
With the deadline set for Friday, March 29, parents and guardians have been strongly encouraged to visit their children's schools to verify the status of registration and meticulously confirm the accuracy of the captured details, including the submitted photographs.
Importantly, KNEC emphasized adherence to the provided timelines, stressing that there would be no extensions granted for late registrations.
"The portal for registration of this year's candidates closes on March 29, one week from now, and there will be no extension of the deadline and requests for late registration will not be honored," the notice emphasized.
Furthermore, the notice highlighted the criticality of ensuring accuracy in registration details, particularly with regard to the photographs, as changes would not be permitted after the closure of the registration period.
Among the prerequisites for the registration process are the student's birth certificate details and index numbers, underscoring the importance of meticulous attention to documentation accuracy.
The inclusion of photographs in KCSE certificates serves as a deterrent against misuse, preventing unauthorized individuals from utilizing certificates during job applications or academic pursuits.
KNEC initiated the registration exercise on January 29, immediately following the release of the 2023 KCSE results. Simultaneously, registration for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) students remains ongoing.
With the deadline swiftly approaching, parents are urged to proactively engage in the registration verification process to avert any potential setbacks for their children in the upcoming examinations.