How to Check 2025 KCSE Results
According to the Ministry of Education, about 993,000 students sat for the examinations, with 270,000 attaining C+ and above, securing a direct entry to university...
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The Ministry of Education has released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, with 270,000 students achieving a C+ or above, qualifying for direct university entry.
- Approximately 993,226 students sat for the examinations.
- The results were released on Friday, January 9, by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba in Eldoret.
- Candidates can check results via the official KNEC portal (results.knec.ac.ke) by entering their index number and name, or by sending their index number to 20076 via SMS for Ksh25.
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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.
