KNEC Speaks On Returning To 8-4-4 Model Amid Viral Claims On 2025 KPSEA Scores & Grading System

KNEC has spoken after a viral social media post claimed that the 2025 KPSEA results have brought back numerical scores similar to the old 8-4-4 system.

The council warned parents and teachers to be careful with unverified reports. It said fake news can easily confuse learners and damage trust in the education system.

In a message shared on its official Facebook page, the Kenya National Examinations Council cautioned the public against believing agents of misinformation.

It used the phrase “Kaa Chonjo” to urge Kenyans to stay alert. The council made it clear that only information from its official channels should be trusted.

The warning followed a post by blogger Josee Genz who alleged that KNEC had included percentage scores in the 2025 KPSEA results slip.

The post claimed that marks for subjects such as English and Mathematics were displayed alongside performance levels. It suggested that the country was slowly returning to the 8-4-4 model.

Under the old 8-4-4 curriculum, learners received marks that were added to form an overall score. These marks determined school rankings and influenced secondary school placement.

Competition was intense and many families felt pressure because every mark counted toward a child’s future.

The Competency Based Curriculum introduced a different approach. Instead of focusing on marks and ranking, it emphasizes skills and learner growth.

Since 2022, KPSEA results have shown descriptive levels such as Exceeding Expectation or Meeting Expectation.

There have been no aggregate scores or national rankings.

KNEC’s latest statement suggests that the viral results slip may be fake or altered.

The council stressed that CBC assessments are not designed to return to the old grading style.

It reminded the public that official updates are always released through verified platforms.

Parents have been advised to check results only through the official KPSEA portal. Schools are also encouraged to guide families on how to access authentic information.

KNEC maintains that any changes in assessment policy would be formally announced and not leaked through social media posts.

As the 2025 results continue to roll out, education stakeholders are urging calm. They say false reports can create unnecessary fear among learners.

For now, KNEC insists that CBC remains focused on nurturing skills rather than reviving the 8-4-4 grading system.

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