Kenya has anchored more than 15 million academic records to the Avalanche C-Chain as part of a national electronic verification system. The system, launched by the Kenya National Examinations Council, replaces slow and paper-based certificate checks. According to an Ava Labs announcement, the initial rollout covers historical examination records dating back to 1989 and includes certificates for nearly 1 million candidates who took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination in 2025.
Electronic Certificate Platform
Students can access and download their credentials, while employers, universities, and other institutions can verify them online. The platform aims to reduce the verification process from months to seconds and prevent certificate forgery.
Expansion Plans
The Kenya National Examinations Council plans to expand the system to about 35 million records, including primary and secondary qualifications, advanced diplomas, and government teacher-training certifications.
Security and Oversight
The rollout extends Avalanche's use in government record systems, with the network being used in similar projects in the United States. The announcement comes as Kenya develops broader oversight of digital assets, with the Capital Markets Authority moving to procure surveillance software to monitor blockchain networks.
