Kenya Secures 35 Million Academic Records Through Avalanche Blockchain

TLDR

• Kenya moves academic verification onchain to fight widespread certificate fraud

• KNEC targets 35 million secured academic records through Avalanche blockchain

• Employers can verify Kenyan academic credentials within seconds through KNEC

• KCSE 2025 certificates are now available through KNEC’s secure digital platform

• Avalanche expands its public-sector footprint with Kenya’s national rollout

Kenya has introduced a blockchain system to secure national academic credentials and reduce certificate fraud. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) built the platform with Avalanche technology through a local Kenyan provider. The system gives employers, universities, and schools faster nationwide access to verified examination records.

Avalanche Network Supports National Credential Checks

KNEC has started anchoring historical and current examination records on the Avalanche C-Chain. The project covers records dating back to 1989 and supports secure digital certificate verification. It also reduces dependence on slow manual checks and separate institutional databases.

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