The Ministry of Education has released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, bringing to a close weeks of anticipation among nearly one million candidates and their families. The results were unveiled at a formal ceremony held at AIC Chebisaas High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, presided over by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba.
Out of approximately 993,226 candidates who sat the examinations nationwide, 1,932 candidates attained a mean grade of A, representing the highest academic achievement in the cohort.
A total of about 270,000 candidates scored C+ and above, qualifying them for direct entry into Kenyan universities through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). These figures mark an improvement in both performance and number of qualifiers compared to the previous year.
GENDER DISTRIBUTION
The gender distribution among candidates was nearly even, with female candidates marginally outnumbering males, at just over 501,000 compared to roughly 492,000. This underscores continuing gains in gender parity at the secondary education level.
In addressing exam integrity, the Education CS confirmed that 1,180 results were cancelled after investigations found involvement in examination irregularities, reflecting the government’s ongoing commitment to uphold standards.
Results are now accessible through the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) online portal, where candidates can enter their index numbers to retrieve individual performance details. Schools and sub-county education offices are also facilitating access for those unable to use online services.
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HIGHER LEARNING
The release of the 2025 KCSE results not only signals academic achievement for thousands of young Kenyans but also sets in motion the next phase of national education and transition to higher learning.
