New polices, rules and regulation for the Revised syllabus 2015

Following the major review of the syllabuses which will be happening after five years there are changes in policies, rules and regulations that have been introduced.. The changes are aimed at, among other objectives, ensuring effective implementation of the revised examination syllabuses, enhancing customer service, enhancing the recognition of KASNEB qualifications regionally and globally and continuously realigning the qualifications with market trends and demands.
One of the major changes introduced as part of the major review of the syllabuses is the introduction of diploma qualifications to replace the current technician qualifications.
The changes in policies, rules and regulations are summarised in the table below. Unless otherwise specified, the changes take effect from 1 July 2015.

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Minimum entry requirements for diploma programmes

Current provision:- Not applicable
New provision:- The minimum entry requirement for the diploma programmes will be KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent. KASNEB will develop proficiency examinations for students wishing to pursue the diploma programmes but who may not meet the specified minimum entry requirement


POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Deadlines for late registration and examination entry

Current provision:-
Late registration deadline:
• 31 December for the May/June sitting.
• 30 June for the November/December sitting.

Late examination entry deadline:
• 15 March for the May/June sitting.
• 15 September for the November/December sitting.
New provision:-
The deadline for late registration has been extended to:
• 15 February for the May/June sitting.
• 15 August for the November/December sitting.

The deadline for late examination entry has been extended to:
• 31 March for the May/June sitting.
• 30 September for the November/December sitting.

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Effective date for payment of annual registration renewal fee

Current provision:- This fee is payable on 1 July following the date of registration
New provision:- The annual registration renewal fee shall become due on 1 July following the first eligible examination sitting and annually thereafter. For instance, a student who registers by 31 May 2015 will be eligible to enter examinations from the November/December 2015 sitting. The first renewal will therefore be due on 1 July 2016

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Exemptions for diploma holders wishing to pursue KASNEB professional programmes

Current provision:- Exemptions are granted to diploma holders from various institutions of higher learning and national examination bodies on paper by paper basis
New provision:- Exemptions will be granted on paper by paper basis to holders of diplomas from KNEC and KIM. For other diploma programmes, exemptions will be considered subject to evaluation of content of the respective diploma programmes as submitted to KASNEB


POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:-
Law and taxation papers for foreign candidates based outside Kenya

Current provision:- All foreign candidates based outside Kenya are required to sit for law and taxation papers broadly based on Kenyan law
New provision:- Localised papers in law and taxation will be set for students in Rwanda, Cameroon and other countries. The change in policy will take effect from 1 July 2016


POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Code of Conduct and Ethics for students
Current provision:- There are various rules and regulations governing the conduct of students. There is no Code of
Conduct and Ethics
New provision:- A Code of Conduct and Ethics will be introduced for new and continuing students. The Code will be distributed to all students. All students will be required to commit themselves and abide by the Code

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Practical experience requirement

Current provision:- There is no system in place to enable candidates log in their practical experience acquired in the course of their studies
New provision:- A practical experience log will be issued to students at the point of registration. The roll out of the log will start with the CPA students. It will thereafter be applicable to other students pursuing other KASNEB professional programmes. The effective date for implementing the practical experience log is 1 July 2016

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Past papers

Current provision:- Students are allowed to collect their past papers after 24 hours of sitting the paper. Online access is not available
New provision:- Past papers will be uploaded on the KASNEB website for controlled access by students whose annual registration renewal status is up to date and accredited training institutions

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Undertaking of the ICT Project in the CICT examination

Current provision:- The duration within which the project must be started after the student completes CICT Part III papers is not specified 
A student is required to restart a project afresh and pay the full fees if he/she does not pass during the final presentation
New provision:- Students will be required to commence the project within twelve (12) months of completing CICT Part III

Students who commence the project after the one year period will be required to pay late project fee of 50%

Where a student presents a proposal which is accepted by KASNEB, but which is not successfully defended during the first examination sitting, the student may be allowed upon request to improve on the proposal and pay 50% of the applicable fee, provided the project is presented during the next immediate examination sitting. Otherwise the student will be required to pay the full project fee

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Students who register for examinations but do not book for any examination within three years of registration

Current provision:- The students’ registration numbers are retained in the system and they continue accumulating annual registration renewal arrears
New provision:- Registration numbers for students who register for examinations but who do not book for any examination within three years from the date of registration will be automatically suspended. During the period of suspension, no annual registration renewal arrears will accrue. The suspended registration numbers will be reactivated upon payment of a reactivation fee of Sh. 6,000 only

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
KASNEB graduates who wish to register for other KASNEB programmes

Current provision:- The KASNEB graduates wishing to pursue other
KASNEB programmes are required to resubmit academic certificates, passport photos and other documents prior to registration
New provision:- Such graduates wishing to pursue other KASNEB programmes will only be required to complete the registration form, attach a copy of identity card/passport, two recent passport photos and pay the requisite registration fee

POLICY/RULE/REGULATION:
Security checks on candidates entering the examinations room

Current provision:- Security checks have not been fully effected
New provision:- Security checks will be conducted as part of preventive and precautionary measures for candidates entering the examinations room