The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) launched a digital platform for verification of certificates.
Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof Julius Bitok said the app-based platform, which is being piloted with the Public Service Commission, will expedite the authentication of certificates and
qualifications.
The app also seeks to combat forgery and doctoring of certificates by offering an easy and reliable means of confirming documents.
“With this platform, we are saying goodbye to the era of forged certificates.
Verification is now fast, secure, and accessible,” said PS Bitok.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recently launched a crackdown on fake academic papers in public service, which has netted several suspects. A number of
cases are currently under prosecution in courts.
On the implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) the PS said the Ministry has developed online resources and interactive platforms to guide teachers and
parents.
“We have digital programs already in place that teachers and parents can access online to learn more about pathways.
I encourage all stakeholders, teachers, parents, and even learners, to take advantage of these programs as soon as today, ” he said.
He was speaking at the KNEC headquarters at Mitihani House where he presided over the launch of the Education Assessment Resource Centre (EARC).
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