📊 Overview of 2025 KCSE Performance

Published on July 26, 2025 by Joy Cherry

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 results were released in January 2026. The results showed a general improvement across the country, with several schools breaking records in mean scores and the number of students attaining university entry grades.

Moi High School Kabarak (Nakuru County) topped nationally with a mean score of 10.59, producing 82 A-plains and 150 A-minuses.
Alliance High School (Kiambu County) followed closely with a mean score of 10.47, reaffirming its long-standing reputation.
Maranda High School (Siaya County) posted a mean score of 10.20, maintaining its place among the best.
Alliance Girls High School achieved 10.10, while Maryhill Girls recorded 9.90, showcasing strong female representation in top performance.

🏫 Regional Highlights

Mt. Kenya Region: Schools like Nanyuki High and Kagumo Boys recorded significant improvements. Nanyuki High rose from a mean score of 8.9 in 2024 to 9.68 in 2025, with 55 A-plains compared to just two the previous year.
Nairobi: Sunshine Secondary School and The Nairobi School celebrated improved outcomes, attributing success to discipline and teamwork.
Western Kenya: Maseno School and Bunyore Girls maintained strong performances, both posting mean scores above 9.8.

🎯 Factors Behind the Improvement

Curriculum Reforms: Adjustments in grading and assessment helped students demonstrate competencies more effectively.
Teacher Strategies: Principals credited discipline, teamwork, and improved teaching methods for the better results.
Parental Support: Increased involvement of parents in learners’ education contributed to consistency and motivation.
Student Focus: Despite challenges, many schools emphasized resilience and hard work, which paid off in higher scores.

⚖️ Challenges Noted

While national and extra-county schools excelled, sub-county schools struggled to match the performance. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) emphasized that results should be analyzed in context, considering learners’ entry behavior in Form One.

✨ Conclusion

Kenya’s schools in 2025 showed remarkable improvement, with top institutions setting new records and regional schools rising in performance. The results highlight the impact of reforms, teacher dedication, and parental involvement. However, disparities remain between national and sub-county schools, pointing to the need for continued investment in equity and support across all levels of education.