KNEC issues urgent warning over fake 230,000 recruitment poster as exam season approaches

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has warned teachers and other education professionals against a fraudulent advertisement claiming that the council is recruiting 230,000 invigilators and supervisors for the 2026 national examinations.

KNEC said on Monday, September 28, that the poster circulating online was fake and was not issued by the examinations council.

The warning comes as preparations continue for the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

In its statement, KNEC urged members of the public to exercise caution when responding to recruitment messages circulated on social media and other unofficial platforms.

“Stay alert. Beware of fake news, misleading information and fraudulent advertisements. Do not fall prey to fraudsters,” KNEC said.

The council specifically distanced itself from the poster advertising the recruitment of contracted professionals for the 2026 examinations.

The warning is particularly significant for teachers and other academic professionals who may be seeking opportunities to participate in national assessment activities.

KNEC confirms separate teacher training opportunity

While rejecting the recruitment poster, KNEC has separately announced an opportunity for teachers to apply for item-writing training.

The training is aimed at teachers in senior schools and the vocational level and will focus on developing quality assessment items aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum and relevant assessment requirements.

According to KNEC, the training is scheduled for October 12 and 13.

The council said participants who successfully complete the programme will be certified and could subsequently be engaged in assessment-related activities when the need arises.

“The training is scheduled to take place from October 12 to 13. It will equip participants with skills and knowledge in developing quality assessment items aligned with the relevant curriculum and assessment requirements,” KNEC said.

The distinction means that the confirmed training opportunity should not be confused with the separate 230,000-person recruitment claim circulating online.

KNEC releases school-specific assessment reports

The latest warning comes after KNEC released school-specific reports for the 2025 KPSEA and KJSEA examinations.

Headteachers can access and download the reports through the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal using their school credentials.

The council directed school heads to access the reports through the CBA portal at cba.knec.ac.ke.

The reports provide schools with assessment information following the completion of the examinations.

KNEC expands use of KCSE e-certificates

KNEC has also continued its transition towards digital examination certification, including the release of 2025 KCSE e-certificates.

The council said the digital certificates can be used for university admissions, college and TVET applications, as well as international admissions.

They can also be presented for scholarship and bursary applications and during job, internship and recruitment processes.

KNEC said the e-certificates are issued directly by the council, legally recognised and capable of being verified by institutions and employers.

The council has encouraged candidates and education stakeholders to rely on official KNEC communication when seeking information about examinations, recruitment, training and certification.

For teachers and other professionals interested in working in national examinations, the latest warning serves as a reminder to verify recruitment announcements through official channels before submitting personal information or responding to payment requests.

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