The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results are one of the most important academic milestones for students in Kenya. Whether you want to check your individual results or track school and county performance, this guide will show you verified ways to access KCSE 2025 results quickly and safely.
1️⃣ How to Check Your Individual KCSE 2025 Result
To check your KCSE results, you will need your KCSE index number and the exam year (2025). There are two verified methods:
A. KNEC Official Portal
Follow these steps:
Visit the official Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) website: https://www.knec.ac.ke
Click on “KCSE Results”.
Enter your index number, exam year (2025), and security PIN (if required).
Click Submit to view your results.
CLICK TO CHECK RESULTS
IF KNECK PORTAL IS DOWN USE SMS
B. SMS Service (Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom)
You can also receive your KCSE results via SMS:
Safaricom: Send
KCSE <index number> <year>to 20076Airtel: Send
KCSE <index number> <year>to 22502Telkom: Send
KCSE <index number> <year>to 22276
You will receive your grades by subject along with your overall grade. Charges may apply (usually KSh 10–20 per message).
2️⃣ How to Check School and County Performance
KNEC releases school and county performance reports after the national results are out. To access this information:
A. KNEC Official Publications
Visit https://www.knec.ac.ke → News / Public Notices
Look for KCSE 2025 Statistical Report or County & School Rankings
These reports allow you to:
Filter by County to see the percentage of students attaining C+ and above
Filter by School to check individual school performance
Filter by Gender to view male and female performance
B. News Outlets
Once KNEC releases the reports, media outlets often publish:
Top 10 counties based on the % of students attaining C+ and above
Mean grade per county
Tracking this data can help parents, students, and educators assess academic performance trends across the country.
Conclusion
Checking your KCSE results and monitoring school and county performance is now easier than ever with KNEC’s official portal and SMS services. Always ensure you use verified channels to avoid scams and delays.
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