How boys took the lead in STEM: KCSE 2025 results reveal mixed fortunes
Boys outperformed girls in most science subjects in the 2025 KCSE as results show a persistent gender gap, even as overall performance and university qualifiers rose...
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In the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, male candidates generally outperformed girls in STEM and technical subjects, although overall university qualification rates improved. The results, released by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, also showed girls edged out boys in humanities and languages.
- A total of 993,226 candidates sat for the exam, with 270,715 (27.18 percent) qualifying for direct university entry.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the results, highlighting improved performance in 17 subjects.
- 1,932 (0.19 percent) candidates attained a straight A, with National schools producing the majority at 1,526.
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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.
