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Certified Secretaries (CS)

The CS qualification equips you for corporate leadership, governance, compliance auditing, and company secretarial roles in public and private organisations across Kenya.

Section-based (exams Apr, Aug & Dec) 7,500 reg.; 1,400–3,600/paper KASNEB

Why this certification matters for your career

CS holders are trusted to guide boards, manage statutory compliance, and uphold governance standards — a distinct career path from pure accounting.

CS certification is valued for company secretary roles, governance consulting, and compliance leadership in regulated industries.

Entry requirements

KCSE C+, KASNEB diploma, or other recognised diploma (KASNEB)

Official fee schedule: kasneb.or.ke

Who should enrol

  • Company secretaries and governance officers
  • Compliance and risk professionals
  • Law graduates pursuing corporate practice
  • Public-sector administrators at county and national level

Learning outcomes

  • Apply company law and governance frameworks in Kenyan context
  • Support boards with secretarial and compliance processes
  • Prepare for CS section examinations with structured revision
  • Integrate ethics and stakeholder governance across papers
  • Plan progression through foundation to advanced CS levels

Programme coverage

  1. 1 Company law and governance foundations
  2. 2 Secretarial practice and board support
  3. 3 Compliance, risk and internal control sections
  4. 4 Advanced governance and research project preparation
  5. 5 Revision clinics and mock examinations
  6. 6 Career pathways in governance and compliance

Frequently asked questions

What is the CS entry requirement?

KASNEB requires KCSE mean grade C+, a KASNEB diploma qualification, or any other recognised diploma.

What are CS examination fees?

Registration is KSh 7,500. Papers are KSh 1,400 (Foundation), KSh 2,400 (Intermediate), and KSh 3,600 (Advanced) per paper, with a research project fee where applicable. Annual renewal is KSh 2,000.

Are CS exams held at JITC?

KASNEB administers examinations at designated centres. JITC provides tuition and revision support.

Ready to invest in your professional edge?

Join CS at Juwam International Training College — limited intakes, practitioner-led delivery.