Atwoli Clarifies Gifting Relative Ksh8 Million Car for Excellent KCSE Performance
In Kenya, some politicians have, in recent years, gifted their children publicly for high performances in their national examinations, a matter which has always sparked debate among the public...
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has denied viral social media claims alleging he gifted his nephew an Ksh8 million car for performing well in the recently released KCSE examinations.
- Atwoli labeled the viral posts, which showed an image of him handing car keys to a young man next to a Prado, as "fake and misleading."
- The claims circulated widely on Facebook and X on Friday, January 9, triggering mixed reactions online.
- The denial comes shortly after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced KCSE results, with over 270,000 students achieving the minimum university entry grade of C+.
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National Schools Dominate 2025 KCSE Results, Securing 8 in 10 Straight A's - January 2026
Provisional results for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations show national schools secured the top spots, contributing to an improved overall performance. According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos, a total of 1,932 candidates achieved a straight Grade A, with national schools accounting for 8 in 10 of these top grades. Moi High School Kabarak emerged as a top performer, with other schools like Kapsabet, Bunyore, and Kamusinga also posting impressive results. In a related event, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli denied social media claims that he gifted his nephew an Ksh8 million car for performing well in the exams.
