The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has reported the loss of a critical land title deed tied to one of its key properties used in administering national exams.

In a public notice published Tuesday, July 1, 2025, KNEC said the missing document relates to Land Reference Number 209/6900 and urged anyone who comes across it to return it to the council’s offices in South C, Nairobi, any police station, or send it to the CEO via the provided postal address.

The council said the missing deed could have implications for its operations, adding that internal investigations are underway.

The incident comes amid growing scrutiny over the management of public assets.

While the cause of the loss remains unclear, the council said it would pursue legal procedures to secure the land if the document is not recovered, including formal gazettement.

The development follows a damning 2023/24 audit by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, which revealed that 16 government ministries, departments, and agencies, including high-profile offices in Harambee House and Nyayo House, lack valid title deeds.

The audit also flagged land ownership gaps in key projects such as affordable housing developments, warning that the lack of documentation undermines public accountability and legal protection of government property.

KNEC’s appeal underscores broader concerns about weak documentation frameworks within public institutions and the growing need for tighter controls over state land holdings.