300,000 hits per second: KNEC Explains KCSE Portal Crash Following Results Release.
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has provided an explanation for the crash of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results portal shortly after the 2024 results were announced.
On Thursday, January 9, 2024, KNEC attributed the crash to a high volume of traffic, with the portal experiencing up to 300,000 hits per second.
This year, the Ministry of Education made a significant change in how the results could be accessed. The KNEC portal was designated as the sole platform for checking results, unlike previous years when an SMS code was also available. This shift in procedure contributed to the high demand on the portal.
After a brief period of downtime, the portal was restored within minutes. KNEC reassured the public, stating that the portal was now fully functional and candidates were receiving their results.
They noted that the slight delays were due to the overwhelming number of requests sent to the system, urging patience as all candidates would eventually be able to access their results.
KNEC’s Statement
KNEC further explained that the system’s delay was a direct result of traffic, which peaked at 300,000 hits per second. They reassured Kenyans that the issue was temporary and that all candidates would be able to check their results in due time.
On the same day, Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba confirmed that a total of 962,512 candidates sat for the national examination.
He revealed that all candidates had been cleared to join various higher learning institutions to pursue their preferred careers. Ogamba emphasized the importance of this achievement, underscoring that the results were ready for all successful candidates.
However, KNEC nullified the results of 840 candidates due to involvement in exam malpractice. Additionally, the results of 2,899 candidates were withheld, with further investigations expected to be completed within 30 days.
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The results showed significant improvements in candidate performance compared to the previous year. A total of 1,693 candidates achieved a Grade A, an increase from 1,216 in 2023.
Furthermore, 246,391 candidates earned a Grade C+ or higher, qualifying them for direct university admission. Other results included 476,889 candidates receiving a Grade C-, and 605,774 candidates obtaining a Grade D+.
Conclusion
This year’s KCSE results saw substantial improvements, with more candidates achieving top grades. While the portal experienced temporary delays, KNEC has assured the public that the system is now fully operational, and the examination body continues to investigate any cases of malpractice.
300,000 hits per second: KNEC Explains KCSE Portal Crash Following Results Release.
