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February 28, 2026
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TSC orders school heads to release of KCPE and KCSE certificates

TSC orders school heads to release of KCPE and KCSE certificates

School fee arrears are no longer a legal reason to withhold exam results...

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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has issued a directive to all primary and secondary school heads, ordering the immediate release of KCPE and KCSE certificates to former students, parents, or guardians.

  • The TSC emphasized that academic certificates belong to learners and cannot be used to enforce payment of school fees arrears.
  • Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei warned that heads who contravene the directive will face disciplinary measures, citing the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Act, 2012, and constitutional rights.
  • This renewed circular follows persistent complaints despite a similar directive issued in 2025.

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