Last Change:

01/14/2025

Kenya National Examinations Council Act

Year: 2012

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Education

Description

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Act, 2012 governs the establishment, roles, and operations of KNEC. It mandates the council to oversee the design, administration, and certification of national exams in Kenya's education system. The Act ensures the integrity, security, and credibility of examinations while addressing malpractice. It also outlines KNEC's responsibility for accreditation of exam centers and issuance of certificates. By providing a legal framework, the Act upholds standardized assessment and quality assurance in education, contributing to Kenya's academic and professional development.

Selected provisions
Section 10.2 - Functions of the Council

(g) In the performance of its functions under subsection (1), the Council shall have powers to equate certificates issued by accredited foreign examining bodies with the qualifications awarded by the Council.