KASNEB FAQs

KASNEB FAQs

KASNEB is a professional examinations body established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional, diploma and technician examinations; certify candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications nationally, regionally and internationally and accredit relevant training institutions.
  • Professional Examinations
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) aggregate average of at least C plus (C+). Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least TWO principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) level or its equivalent. kasneb technician, diploma or professional examination certificate. A degree from a recognised University. Such other diplomas as may be approved by kasneb .
  • Diploma Examinations
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an aggregate average of at least grade C- (C minus) or its equivalent. Any other kasneb technician or diploma examination certificate. Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by kasneb .
  • Certificate examination
A person seeking to be registered as a student for Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) qualification must show evidence of being a holder of the following minimum qualifications: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an aggregate average of at least grade D (D Plain) or its equivalent.
The fees and related charges are available on the website under the examination services. They are also available on the reverse side on the application for registration form, examination entry/annual registration renewal form and the application for exemption form.
Examinations are conducted in the English language and are held twice yearly in May and in November (see bulletin board for actual dates). Annual registration renewals are due on 1st July of every year.
Exemptions are granted on a paper by paper basis upon application with supporting documents and payment of requisite exemption fees.
Within twelve (12) months of completion of the examination. Successful candidates are notified in writing when the certificates are ready for collection.
Requests for change of examination centers should be submitted at least two months before the examination dates. However, special consideration may be given to late requests on a case by case basis.
  • Authority to sit the examination letter (timetable).
  • KASNEB student identification card.
  • National Identity card / Passport.
  • Birth certificate in special cases.
Yes, a student can sit for KASNEB examinations anywhere outside Kenya.
The credit retention system allows a candidate who attempts papers in a level or section and passes some of the paper(s) in the level or section to retain as credit(s) the paper(s) passed. A candidate is therefore required to sit for the failed paper(s) only. However, a candidate must pass the failed paper(s) in a level or section within the next two and a half years or five consecutive sittings. Otherwise, the credits will be withdrawn and the candidate required to re-sit all the papers in the level or section.
Yes, candidates can access their results through SMS.