The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has commenced the registration process for the 2026 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, KNEC advised schools to start the registration process now to avoid the end-of-deadline rush.
The council also reminded stakeholders that the registration for the Kenya Primary School Examination Assessment (KPSEA) commenced on February 16 and is set to close on March 16, 2026. KJSEA and KCSE registration closes on March 31, 2026.
The heads of schools and principals were advised not to wait until the last minute to register their candidates.
“Do not wait for the last-minute rush—register your candidates today,” KNEC advised.
The registration process for KJSEA by schools will be done through the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal. This portal is also used by CBC-affiliated schools. Through this platform, schools are able to download the assessment materials and upload their learners’ results.
The heads of schools are then required to log in to the system using their school code as both the username and password. After agreeing to the data protection policy and logging in to their accounts, they are then required to wait for an SMS notification that includes their One-Time Password (OTP) to enhance their security.
The heads of schools are then required to update their information on the system. Once the code is confirmed, they are then redirected to a page that includes options. They are then able to choose “Registration & SBAs.”
The council also clarified that the registration for the KCSE is not done through the CBA platform due to differences in the curriculum. For this reason, the KCSE candidates are registered using a different KNEC portal.
The council also announced that it plans to introduce an SMS confirmation feature in April to allow parents to confirm their children’s registration.
As we are left with a few weeks to the end of the registration deadline, schools have ample time to register their candidates to avoid system congestion that results from last-minute submissions.
