Our History
1980
Establishment of Knec
KNEC was established under KNEC Cap 225A following breakup of the East African Community. The single system of education, the 7-4-2-3 was examined. Exams offered were
East African Certificate of Primary Education (EACPE)
East African Certificate of Education Examination (EACE)
East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE).
1985
Begining of 8-4-4
8-4-4 system was adopted. CPE became KCPE while KCE became the KCSE.
First KCPE Examinations are administered first time.
1988
Harmonization
Sessional Paper No.6 of 1988 emphasized on coordination and harmonization of the examinations and certification of all national examinations for school and post school training institutions except the universities. It also adopted the exiting examination syllabuses and award regulations for the examinations.
The EACPE became the Certificate of Primary education (CPE), the EACE became the Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) and the EAACE became the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE).Business and Technical Examinations are administered first time.
1989
KCSE
First KCSE exam was held while last Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) held which KCSE replaced.
2007
ECDE
ECDE Examinations are administered first time.
2010
DTE & SNE
DTE & SNE Examinations are administered first time.
2012
New Knec Act
KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012 replaces KNEC Cap 225A of 1980.
2015
Knec Gazette
KNEC Examinations Rules were gazetted.
2017
Revision
KNEC Act No. 27 of 2017
