How to Download Your KCSE or KCPE E-Certificate Online

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) allows candidates who sat KCSE or KCPE examinations from 1989 onwards to generate and download digital certificates through the KNEC E-Certificate Platform.

Applicants must complete identity verification and pay the required fee before downloading their certificates.

images (7) — Ensure your personal details and examination information are accurate before generating your e-certificate to avoid verification delays or additional application costs.

How to Download Your KCSE or KCPE E-Certificate

Step 1: Register an Account

Create an account on the KNEC E-Certificate Platform.

You will need to:

Register as a Student/Alumni applicant.
Enter your full name and email address.
Request a One-Time Password (OTP).
Enter the six-digit OTP sent to your email to complete registration.

Note: The OTP expires after 10 minutes.

Step 2: Log In

Access your account using your registered email address.

Request a new OTP.
Enter the OTP to access your dashboard.

The platform uses a One-Time Password (OTP) for every login instead of a permanent password.

Step 3: Complete Your Profile

Provide the required personal details, including:

Citizenship
Full name
Email address
Date of birth
Phone number
National ID number (for Kenyan citizens)
Profile photo (optional)

Your details will be verified automatically through the Integrated Population Registration System (IPRS).

Step 4: Generate Your E-Certificate

Select Generate E-Certificate and enter:

Examination Index Number
Examination Type (KCSE or KCPE)
Examination Year

Your personal information will automatically populate from your profile.

Step 5: Complete Verification

Before payment, the system verifies:

Your identity through IPRS.
Your examination records in the KNEC database.

Both checks must be successful before proceeding.

Step 6: Make Payment

After verification, you will be redirected to eCitizen to complete payment.

Charges

Certificate Generation Fee – KSh 1,200
VAT and eCitizen Charges
Total Payable – KSh 1,450

Available payment methods include:

M-Pesa (STK Push)
Visa
MasterCard
Other payment options available on eCitizen

Payment confirmation usually takes between 10 and 30 seconds.

Step 7: Download Your Certificate

After payment is confirmed:

Click Download Certificate.
The certificate will open as a PDF.
Save or print the document.

Each e-certificate contains a unique blockchain verification code for authenticity.

Important Information

E-certificates remain available for download for six months after generation.
After six months, the download link expires.
Applicants who need another downloadable copy after the six-month period must generate a new e-certificate and pay the applicable fee again.