The 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examinations mark a significant milestone in Kenya’s education system. This year’s release of results holds particular importance as it represents the final cohort of students undergoing the KCPE exams, aligning with the ongoing transition from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). A substantial group of 1.4 million pupils, the last of the class 8 under this system, participated in these exams.
An interesting aspect of this transition is the change in secondary school placement. The KCPE pupils of 2023 will be the final group to be placed in secondary schools based solely on their KCPE results, as future placements will follow a different, career path-oriented approach under the CBC.
Checking KCPE Results via SMS
For parents, guardians, or candidates wishing to access the 2023 KCPE results, the process is straightforward and can be done using a mobile phone. Here are the steps:
- Preparation: Ensure your phone has a minimum of KES 25 airtime.
- Message Composition: Write a new text message containing the candidate’s Index number in the format:
IndexNumber. - Sending the Message: Send this text message to 40054.
- Receiving Results: You will receive a reply containing the exam results. This service is available across all networks in Kenya, including Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom Kenya.
Checking KCPE Results Online
Alternatively, results can be checked online through the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) portal. Here’s how to do it:
- Visit the Portal: Go to the KNEC portal.
- Accessing Results: Click on the KCPE Results tab.
- Selecting the Exam Year: Choose the relevant year of examination, in this case, 2023.
- Entering Index Number: Type in the candidate’s Index number.
- Submission: Click the Submit button to view the results.
