Kenya has today crossed a historic threshold in its education reforms with the long-awaited release of the first-ever Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, ushering in a new era of CBC-driven evaluations for over 1.1 million Grade 9 learners.
This is not KCPE.
This is not about marks, totals, or national rankings.
This is Competency-Based Assessment—a system designed to measure who a learner is becoming, rather than how they compare to others.
And it officially signals Kenya’s full transition away from the 8-4-4 exam-oriented culture into a future anchored on mastery, skills, and personalised learning pathways.
For the first time in Kenya’s exam history, learners are receiving detailed competency reports rather than exam scores.
Each subject is graded using four descriptors:
Exceeding Expectation – Advanced mastery
Meeting Expectation – On track
Approaching Expectation – Needs some support
Below Expectation – Requires targeted intervention
According to data from KNEC, 75% of candidates fall under the “Approaching Expectation” band, while girls outshone boys across most learning areas.
Education PS Belio Migos affirmed that the system is “designed to spotlight learner strengths—not create competition.”
Parents and learners can now access results instantly via the official KNEC portal.
Steps to Check:
1. Visit kjsea.knec.ac.ke
2. Enter the learner’s Assessment Number
3. If asked, provide one registered name
4. Tap Submit to open the full report
You can then download or print the competency report for future reference.
For households without internet, the Ministry has rolled out a nationwide SMS service.
How to use it:
1. Open your SMS app
2. Type the learner’s Assessment Number
3. Send to 22263
Cost: KSh 30 per SMS
Includes: Competency outcomes + senior school placement
The response is instantaneous.
All registered junior secondary schools can download and print official KJSEA slips from the KNEC school portal.
This option especially helps parents who:
Prefer printed reports
Need guidance interpreting competency levels
Want clarity on senior school pathways
Teachers have been briefed to assist parents in understanding CBC descriptors and next steps.
The competency report includes recommendations for the next level, helping parents understand whether their child aligns best with:
STEM
Social Sciences
Performing & Visual Arts
Sports Science
Technical & Vocational pathways
This aligns with CBC’s philosophy of nurturing skills, talents, and future readiness.
The release of the 2025 KJSEA results officially cements the country’s departure from the 40-year-old 8-4-4 system.
Kenya now fully embraces a learner-centered, skill-driven, future-oriented education framework — placing progress over pressure and discovery over competition.
For over a million Grade 9 learners, today marks not just the end of an assessment, but the beginning of a personalized journey into Senior School.
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