A total of 270,000 candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have scored C+ and above, qualifying them for direct entry to university.
President William Ruto announced the figures after being briefed by Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba, noting that the number represents 27 per cent of the 993,000 candidates who sat the national examinations.
Strong Performance as Top Grades Rise
According to the briefing, 1,932 candidates attained grade A, marking the highest-performing cohort in the 2025 KCSE exams.
This is an improvement compared to KCSE 2024, where:
- 1,693 candidates scored grade A
- 246,391 candidates achieved C+ and above, qualifying for university admission
President Ruto welcomed the improved performance, highlighting gender balance among candidates.
“We are impressed that out of the 993,000 candidates, 50 per cent of whom were girls, 270,000 attained C+ and above, securing direct entry to university,” Ruto said in a post on X.
Official Release of Results in Eldoret
Following the presidential briefing at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County, the Ministry of Education is expected to officially release the KCSE 2025 results today at AIC Chebisas High School in Eldoret.
Exam Integrity Improves
The 2025 KCSE examinations were conducted from October 21 to November 21, 2025, with oral and practical assessments administered ahead of the written papers.
The Education Ministry also reported a decline in exam malpractices, with 418 candidates involved, down from 614 cases in 2024—a sign of improved exam integrity.
