Author: Hezron Rooy

Lesser-Known Schools Make History with First ‘A’ Grades in 2024 KCSE. Several schools have made impressive comebacks in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. Institutions such as St. Patrick’s Makunga, Seed Secondary, Eshikulu Girls, and Matunda SA Secondary have demonstrated resilience and determination. School heads attribute their successes to the collective effort of students, staff, and stakeholders. Eshikulu Girls Secondary School Eshikulu Girls Secondary School celebrated its first-ever A- grade since its establishment in 2014. Over 50 students attained the university minimum entry grade, marking a pivotal moment for the school. Deputy Principal Violet Ang’ang’o expressed pride…

Kuppet Defends Rejected Constitutional Changes. The Kenya Union of Post Primary Teachers (Kuppet) has strongly backed its initiative to amend its constitution, describing it as a necessary and forward-thinking reform. Despite opposition, Kuppet leadership asserts that the changes are designed to enhance inclusivity and fairness within the union. The Registrar of Trade Unions declined to approve the proposed amendments, citing numerous objections raised by union members. Acting Registrar Ann Kanake, in her decision dated January 8, highlighted both procedural and substantive issues, including the contravention of Article 13.0(a)(vii) of the Kuppet constitution, which contradicts Section 34(2)(a) of the Labour Relations…

MP Advocates for HELB Loans for TTC Students. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood has announced plans to introduce legislation in Parliament aimed at extending Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding to students enrolled in Teachers Training Colleges (TTCs). Parliament is expected to deliberate on the proposal once it resumes from recess. During the inauguration of a newly constructed dormitory at Meru Teachers Training College, Dawood noted that the current HELB policies exclude TTC students from accessing financial aid. He emphasized the urgency of formulating laws to address this issue, pledging his commitment to advancing the matter in collaboration with the…

Capitation Delays Push Principals to Send Learners Home Days After Opening. Barely a week into the 2025 school term, principals across Kenya have started sending learners home due to insufficient capitation. Officials from the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (Kessha), led by National Chairman Willy Kuria, reported that school administrators had no choice but to take this drastic measure due to financial constraints. Mr. Kuria explained that principals are desperate, questioning how they can sustain learners without resources. He noted that some schools began sending students home as early as Friday due to the lack of funds. Kessha officials highlighted…

Turkana KCSE Drought: No Grade ‘A’ Since 2015 . National schools across Kenya celebrated stellar 2024 KCSE results with numerous Grade As, but Turkana County’s drought of top grades persists. The last Grade A was recorded in 2015 by Samwel Nakata of Lodwar Boys High School, who scored an A plain of 82 points. Since then, emerging schools like Katilu Boys and private institutions like Destiny Boys High School have performed better than former academic giants Lodwar Boys and Turkana Girls. Lodwar Boys High School’s principal, Patrick Lokwayen, highlighted challenges that hinder the school’s competitiveness. He noted that insecurity along…

UASU Issues Lecturers Strike Notice Over Salary Delays. Lecturers from the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have announced their intention to go on strike starting Tuesday, January 14, if the government does not address their grievances. This decision comes as a response to unmet financial obligations by the university and the Ministry of Education. On Sunday, January 12, the university staff demanded the immediate payment of their December 2024 salaries. TUK officials emphasized that the Ministry of Education and the University Council must fulfill their financial commitments without delay. They also called for the resolution of other employer-related financial obligations.…

Top KCSE Achievers Reveal Dream Courses, Universities and Overseas Ambitions Interviews with some of the top achievers in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations reveal their ambitions for the future and the challenges they overcame to excel. Medicine remains the most popular career choice, with the University of Nairobi (UoN) as the preferred institution. Other students aim to study engineering, computer science, and other prestigious courses both locally and abroad. Medicine: The Popular Choice A significant number of top students expressed interest in pursuing medicine. The motivations behind this ranged from personal experiences to aspirations of making…

Kolanya Boys, Girls Dethrone Butula Boys in Busia 2024 KCSE Results. Kolanya Girls National School and Kolanya Boys High School from Teso North have emerged as the top performers in Busia County in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Both schools registered over 87 percent direct university entry, marking a significant achievement for the region. Butula Boys National School which has been doing very well, recorded a slight decline in mean grade compared to previous years. However, the increase in the number of candidates suggests a broader intake, potentially impacting the overall performance. Kolanya Girls National School Results…

Merishaw School Tops in 2024 KCSE: Two Years Meteoric Rise. Located 64 kilometers from Nairobi in Isinya, Kajiado County, Merishaw School has emerged as Kenya’s top-performing institution in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. The school, a relatively new entrant in the academic arena, attained an impressive A- mean grade of 10.5686 in its maiden KCSE attempt, solidifying its place as an academic powerhouse. A Legacy Rooted in Excellence Merishaw School’s rapid ascent to the top began in May 2022 with an initial enrolment of 96 students. By early 2023, the number had risen to 400, doubling…

Top 200 Schools Nationally and Mean Scores in 2024 KCSE Results. Schools from metropolitan counties, particularly Nairobi and Kiambu, dominated the top 10 list. Apart from Kajiado’s Merishaw and Nandi’s Kapsabet Boys, all other top 10 institutions were from these regions. Top 200 Schools Nationally and Mean Scores in 2024 KCSE Results Here’s a list of some of the Top 200 Schools Nationally and Mean Scores in 2024 KCSE Results Read Also: 2024 KCSE Results: Kapsabet Boys and Kabarak Dominate in Rift Valley Comparison to 2023 Top Schools In 2023, only Kapsabet Boys retained its spot in the top five…