Coast Region KCSE 2024: Top Performing Schools and Students.
An analysis of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results reveals that male candidates in the Coast region claimed most of the top positions.
According to data compiled by Nation on Thursday evening, public schools produced most of the students who scored As, despite the top two candidates hailing from private institutions.
Top Performers in the Region
Hamid Ali from Light Academy and Al-Zahra Nizam Khan from Memon Academy in Mombasa led the Coast region with a mean grade of A (84 points).
Following closely were Mwachofi Mwaghome Antony, Papai Gabriel, Ian Ziro Lewa, and Ahmed Abubakar, all from Kenyatta High School in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, each scoring an A (83 points).
Additional students with 83 points included:
- Jimmy Fallon Sinoya (Dr Aggrey High School, Taita Taveta, public school)
- Said Abdulrahman (Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, Mombasa, private school)
- Ndanu Hellen (Matuga Girls, Kwale, public school)
- Grace Sidi Karisa (Bahari Girls, Kilifi, public school)
Other high performers in Memon Academy included Shaymaa Mohamed and Khadija Lukman, both scoring 83 points.
National KCSE Trends
The 2024 KCSE broke multiple records:
- Highest University Qualifiers: 246,391 students scored a C+ and above, up from 201,133 in 2023.
- Increased E Grades: The highest number of Es in five years.
- More Girls than Boys: For the first time since KCSE began in 1989, more girls (482,202) than boys (480,310) sat for the exams, representing 50.10% and 49.90% of the total candidature, respectively.
Notable Achievements in Coast Public Schools
Public schools across the Coast region celebrated remarkable results:
- Matuga Girls High School, Kwale:
- Best performer: Ndanu Hellen, A (83 points).
- Chief Principal Carolyne Zawadi expressed hope for improved overall results.
- Bahari Girls High School, Kilifi:
- Noteworthy improvement: One student scored an A plain, and 13 scored A-.
- Principal Ms. Hamaro Sylvano attributed the success to consistent efforts.
- Mpeketoni Boys High School, Lamu:
- First-time milestone: Hassan Mbarak Aboud and Athman Najim Abdalla scored A- with 76 and 75 points, respectively.
- Principal Juma Kalume described it as a turning point for education in Lamu.
- Lamu West Sub-County Education Director John Nzinga celebrated the county’s emerging prominence in national exams.
Perspectives from Top Performers
Al-Zahra Nizam Khan credited her success to support from her parents, teachers, and school. She acknowledged the challenges of the exam but expressed gratitude to God for her performance. Aspiring to be a dentist, she highlighted her love for Mathematics and Biology.
Hamid Ali emphasized the importance of hard work, discipline, and prayer, urging future candidates to stay focused.
Gender Representation in KCSE
Kwale County continued to lead in the Coast region with more female candidates than male candidates. However, counties such as Garissa (62.83%), Mandera (63.83%), Wajir (60.27%), and Turkana (59.64%) had significantly more male candidates.
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Summary Table: Key Performances in the Coast Region
| School | Candidate | Grade | Points | School Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Academy | Hamid Ali | A | 84 | Private |
| Memon Academy | Al-Zahra Nizam Khan | A | 84 | Private |
| Kenyatta High, Mwatate | Multiple Candidates | A | 83 | Public |
| Matuga Girls, Kwale | Ndanu Hellen | A | 83 | Public |
| Bahari Girls, Kilifi | Grace Sidi Karisa | A | 83 | Public |
| Mpeketoni Boys, Lamu | Two Candidates | A- | 76, 75 | Public |
Coast Region KCSE 2024: Top Performing Schools and Students
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