Author: Hezron Rooy

Celebrations as Mary Hill Girls in Kiambu Excels in KCSE 2024. Joyful scenes erupted along Thika-Magumu Road in Thika, Kiambu County, as students from Mary Hill Girls High School celebrated their exceptional performance in the 2024 KCSE examination results. The school recorded a remarkable mean score of 10.0511, a significant improvement from the 2023 KCSE results, where it had posted a mean score of 9.4423. Among the 587 candidates who sat for the examinations, 580 met the minimum university entry grade by scoring C+ and above. Specifically, 80 students attained straight A plains, 181 achieved A-, 139 secured B+, 111…

Historic Achievement for Moi High School Mbiruri in KCSE 2024. Moi High School Mbiruri in Embu County achieved an extraordinary milestone in the 2024 KCSE examinations, with 23 students earning an A plain—the highest number in the school’s history. Chief Principal Patrick Nderitu expressed his immense joy, calling it an unprecedented achievement for the school. He highlighted the role of dedication and teamwork among students, teachers, and parents as the driving force behind this exceptional performance. Of the 380 candidates who sat for the exams, 23 scored an A plain, while 44 achieved an A-. Furthermore, 50 students earned B+,…

The much-anticipated results for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations were officially unveiled on Thursday, January 9, by Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos Ogamba. A total of 962,512 Form Four candidates who sat for the exams were notified of their performance when CS Ogamba released the results at Mitihani House in Nairobi. Candidates can now access their results through the official Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) portal at results.knec.ac.ke. To view their results, candidates must enter their index number along with their name(s) as per the registration details for the 2024 KCSE exams. How to Check…

CS Ogamba Migos Cancels KCSE Results for 840 Candidates Due to Irregularities. In a move to enhance the credibility of the examination process, the government implemented the personalizing and anonymizing of examination question papers for the first time. This step aimed to improve objectivity during the marking process and to ensure that candidates would be held personally responsible for any irregularities. A total of 840 candidates were found to be involved in examination irregularities in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, and their results have been canceled. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is legally authorized under…

KNEC: 2025 Exams Registration to Begin Late January and February. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has highlighted the upcoming registration processes for the 2025 candidates, emphasizing the importance of accurate registration. The registration for KNEC exams will begin in late January and February 2025. Dr. Njengere urged center managers and parents to ensure that candidates’ details, such as their names and subjects, were entered correctly to avoid complications. At the recent ceremony to announce the results for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Dr. David Njengere, the CEO of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), addressed the…

KNEC to Administer KPLEA Exams to 5,360 Candidates with Special needs. KNEC CEO David Njeng’ere has outlined the upcoming assessments, including the third cohort of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system and the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment. The KNEC plans to administer the Kenya Pre-vocational Level Education Assessment (KPLEA) for an estimated 5,360 candidates with special needs. A pilot for the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment was conducted in 235 schools across all 47 counties in July 2024. The findings from the pilot informed the development of an assessment blueprint. Sample papers for this new assessment have been uploaded on…

KCSE to End in 2027, Announces KNEC CEO. The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination is scheduled to be administered for the final time in 2027, according to an announcement by KNEC CEO David Njeng’ere. Dr. Njeng’ere revealed this update on Thursday during the release of the 2024 KCSE examination results. He noted that the public should take note of the limited timeframe remaining for this national exam. He emphasized that individuals intending to retake the KCSE, either partially or fully, should seize the opportunity within the next three years while the exam is still available. “I wish to…

The Ministry of Education Wans School Heads on Unauthorized School Levies. The Ministry of Education has cautioned school administrators against imposing unauthorized levies on parents as learners resume for the 2025 academic year. Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba emphasized that the government would not tolerate any attempts to charge parents irregular fees. He noted that field officers have been directed to ensure strict compliance with this directive, especially in light of complaints from parents and demands by some school heads for additional payments. Ogamba stated that education officials are under instructions to heighten vigilance and prevent any unauthorized charges. The…

TVET Leads Recruitment Drive for UAE Jobs with upto 52K Salary to Tackle Unemployment. The State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has initiated a recruitment drive targeting Kenyan youths interested in working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This program aims to address the growing unemployment crisis in the country while providing skilled labor for global workforce demands. In a communication dated January 6, 2025, addressed to Nyeri National Polytechnic Chief Principal Dr. David Mwangi, TVET Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Esther Mworia urged the institution to host the recruitment event and mobilize the youth from nearby communities.…

University Funding Model Woes Leave Students in Uncertainty. University students nationwide face a turbulent start to the academic year due to funding delays and confusion over a controversial new financing model. State agencies tasked with managing education funding are entangled in legal disputes regarding the 2023 funding framework. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Elimu Bora Working Group, the Students’ Caucus, and Boaz Waruku have challenged the model, asserting that it was implemented unlawfully and without sufficient public involvement. In a landmark decision on December 26, 2024, the High Court ruled the funding model unconstitutional, describing it as discriminatory and insufficient…