By Eddah Waithaka
The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) today released the December 2025 examination results for its flagship Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Diploma, and Certificate programs, marking a period of record growth and groundbreaking inclusivity initiatives.
Chief Executive Officer Margaret Nguu presided over the release, announcing that a transformative shift to three annual examination cycles propelled yearly candidate numbers from 2,800 to over 4,500.
“We are building inclusive pathways into the HR profession,” said CEO Nguu. “We now offer clear progression for everyone from a student with a KCSE grade of D starting with our Certificate, to a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience using our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.”
The released data shows a strong overall pass rate of 92.2% across 1,502 CHRP candidates and 324 CBET Diploma and Certificate candidates in the December sitting.
The results also highlight a significant gender disparity, with women comprising 75.3% of CHRP candidates, prompting the Board to call for targeted strategies to attract more men to the field.
In a firm address, Principal Test Development Officer Luke Masinde reaffirmed HRMPEB’s exclusive legal mandate to certify HR professionals in Kenya.
“We are the only certifying body in this country,” Masinde stated. “We authenticate all our certificates with a QR code and have lodged the data with the Kenya National Qualifications Authority. Any other institution claiming to offer such certification is not genuine.”
The Board unveiled its latest initiative: a Dual Certification program with universities. This program allows students to earn their academic degree and the prestigious CHRP qualification concurrently.
“This is a game-changer,” Masinde explained. “Graduates will enter the market with both academic and professional credentials, giving them a formidable competitive edge.”
Manager of Examinations Administration Abed Kyallo highlighted key updates, including the launch of micro-credential short courses in specialized areas like HR Analytics and Audit.
He also announced a final extension for candidates on the old curriculum, giving them until April 2026 to complete their studies before a mandatory transition to the revised program.
Chairperson of the HRMPEB Board, in a formal address, celebrated the reforms that enabled a candidate using a wheelchair to successfully sit her exams at an MKU centre, embodying the Board’s commitment to accessibility.
“Integrity continues to be the cornerstone of our examination processes,” the Chairperson said. “The results released today are a true reflection of fairness, transparency, and the genuine competence of each candidate.”
With expanded exam cycles, multiple entry points, dual certifications, and rigorous anti-fraud measures, HRMPEB positions itself as the central, authoritative engine for developing Kenya’s human resource talent pipeline.
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