The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has raised concerns over the loss of a key grant title deed for its plot used in administering national examinations.
The document, tied to Land Reference Number 209/6900, is crucial to the council’s operations, and its disappearance has triggered alarm within the education sector.
In a public notice released early Tuesday, July 1, 2025, on the MyGov publication, KNEC appealed to members of the public for assistance in tracing the missing document.
“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, at the nearest police station, or send it to the Chief Executive Officer, P.O. Box 73598 – 00200 Nairobi,” the notice read.
The council, which plays a central role in overseeing Kenya’s examination system, emphasised the urgency of recovering the title deed to avoid legal or administrative disruptions. While the cause of the loss remains unclear, the development has exposed vulnerabilities in public asset management.
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified body under the Republic of Kenya, KNEC reassured stakeholders that steps are being taken to mitigate potential risks and ensure continuity of service. Internally, the matter is under investigation, with hopes that the document will be recovered promptly.
The loss comes at a time when government agencies are under increased scrutiny to uphold transparency and accountability in asset documentation. KNEC’s move to involve the public highlights its commitment to openness and urgency in securing the Council’s land holdings.
The Council has also hinted at following due legal processes, including gazettement, should the document not be recovered within a stipulated period.
Missing title deeds
This comes after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s 2023/24 audit report exposed a troubling lack of valid land ownership documents within 16 government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), raising serious concerns about the security and management of public assets.
The report revealed that many critical government offices, including those in Harambee House and Nyayo House, lack proper land ownership titles. These two iconic buildings house key state offices, such as the Office of the President, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Public Service, among others.
Without verified ownership documents, it is difficult for the Auditor General’s office to confirm the legality of these properties.
The report also indicated that several affordable housing projects lacked title deeds.
