KNEC Releases 2025 KCSE Results
According to the results, 270,000 candidates attained a mean grade of C+ and above, qualifying for direct entry into university. Girls accounted for about 50 per cent of the total candidature...
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has 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, marking their transition to higher education.
- 270,715 candidates, or 27.18 percent, achieved a mean grade of C+ and above, securing direct university entry.
- 1,932 candidates achieved the coveted Grade A, an increase from previous years.
- Female candidates outperformed male counterparts in six subjects including English and Kiswahili, while males excelled in eleven subjects such as Mathematics and Biology.
- 1,180 candidates had their results cancelled due to examination irregularities.
- To address certificate withholding issues, candidates will now collect their KCSE certificates from subcounty education offices instead of former 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.
