President Ruto Briefed Ahead of 2025 KCSE Results Release
A total of 993,000 candidates sat the examinations this year. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto was briefed on the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results at Chepisaas Boys High School in Uasin Gishu County ahead of the national release today. The briefing covered national performance trends and preparations for student placement into higher education institutions.
- A total of 993,000 candidates sat the examinations, with approximately 270,000 achieving a C+ grade for university placement.
- 1,932 candidates attained an A grade, marking the highest performance in the cohort.
- The Ministry of Education and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) have ensured smooth access to results via the KNEC portal, SMS services, or schools.
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Education Ministry Releases 2025 KCSE Results; 270,000 Qualify for University - January 2026
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results at AIC Chebisaas High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. A total of 993,000 candidates sat for the examination. President William Ruto was briefed on the results, which revealed that 270,000 candidates achieved a C+ and above, qualifying them for direct university entry. Shortly after the release, the KNEC online portal experienced a technical glitch, prompting the examination council to provide toll-free and direct lines for assistance. CS Ogamba assured candidates that university fees would remain affordable through the Student-Centred Funding Model. Among the top performers was Ashley Kerubo Momanyi of Kenya High School, who scored a rare straight A. The results also showed that male candidates generally outperformed girls in STEM subjects.
