The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has issued a public appeal following the loss of a grant title deed for a plot of land located in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. The parcel in question, identified as Land Reference No. 209/6900, is not connected to KNEC’s well-known headquarters in South C or the Dennis Pritt Road premises.
In a notice released through official channels, including a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), KNEC clarified that the missing document pertains to an old case involving the Kileleshwa property and not any of its primary offices.
“Anybody who may have come across this document is requested to drop it at the KNEC offices in South C, off Mombasa Road in Nairobi or at the nearest police station,” the notice read. Members of the public may also send the document via post to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya National Examinations Council,
P.O. Box 73598-00200, Nairobi 2030.
KNEC noted that the Ministry of Lands cannot issue a replacement for the lost title unless all efforts to recover the original, including a public notice, are exhausted. This move is part of the mandatory due diligence process to prevent land fraud and protect public assets.
The grant title’s loss adds to the challenges that public institutions face in safeguarding crucial documents, especially in historical land matters.
KNEC, established in 1980 following the dissolution of the East African Examinations Council, is a key national agency tasked with overseeing the administration of examinations in Kenya. It plays a critical role in monitoring the effectiveness of the country’s curriculum, assessing learner achievement, and ensuring the quality and credibility of education from basic to tertiary levels.
As the search for the missing title continues, KNEC urges vigilance from the public and appeals for support to recover the important document, emphasizing its responsibility to safeguard public resources and maintain transparency in its operations.
