The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, unveiling a class that has set a new academic benchmark.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the results at AIC Chebisaas High School in Eldoret, praising candidates for their resilience and strong performance despite a demanding academic cycle.
According to the results, 1,932 candidates scored Grade A (Plain), marking a notable improvement from the previous year and signaling a rise in overall academic excellence nationwide.
Among them are a select group of students who achieved the maximum possible score of 84 points, placing them firmly at the top of the 2025 KCSE cohort.
KCSE 2025 Top Performers (84 Points)
While the Ministry of Education discourages rigid ranking to promote healthy competition, the following candidates emerged as the highest achievers after attaining a clean A:
Barrak Ondicho
School: Kapsabet Boys High School
Barrak led an impressive showing from Kapsabet Boys, reinforcing the school’s reputation as one of the country’s academic powerhouses.
June Mwende John
School: Kangaru Girls High School
June emerged as Eastern region’s top star, highlighting Kangaru Girls’ consistent excellence in nurturing high-performing female scholars.
Samuel Beene McKenzie
School: Maseno School
Samuel delivered a perfect performance for Maseno School, keeping the Nyanza giant firmly among Kenya’s elite institutions.
Bruce Magata
School: Alliance Boys High School
Bruce upheld Alliance Boys’ long-standing tradition of producing top national performers.
Ashley Kerubo Momanyi
School: Kenya High School
Ashley shone for Kenya High, one of the country’s most consistent performers in national examinations.
Bramwel Kipkosgei
School: Kapsabet Boys High School
Another top scorer from Kapsabet Boys, Bramwel’s results underscored the depth of excellence at the school.
Adem Stephen Packham
School: Chulaimbo Secondary School
Adem’s achievement stood out as a reminder that exceptional performance is not limited to traditional national schools.
Macharia Freddie Ngare
School: Pioneer School, Maragua
Freddie placed Pioneer School among the country’s best, showcasing the growing impact of private institutions.
Zanvil Odhiambo
School: Kanga School
Zanvil ensured Kanga School remained a strong academic force in the competitive Nyanza region.
Onyikwa Jasper Mokua
School: Mang’u High School
Jasper capped Mang’u High School’s strong year with a flawless score, keeping the school’s legacy intact.
Honorable Mentions (84 Points)
Several other candidates also attained the maximum 84 points, reflecting the competitiveness of the 2025 class. They include:
- Abdhul Mwatsuma Said – Shimo La Tewa School
- Yvonne Mona Mruu – Mama Ngina Girls
- Mark Kibet – Kapsabet Boys High School
Key Trends from the KCSE 2025 Results
Traditional giants remain dominant
Schools such as Kapsabet Boys, Alliance Boys, Kenya High, and Maseno School once again produced top scorers, with Kapsabet Boys recording multiple students with 84 points.
Strong regional representation
Top performers were drawn from across the country, including Rift Valley, Nyanza, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi, and Central regions, reflecting balanced national performance.
Gender parity continues to improve
Outstanding performances by candidates such as June Mwende, Ashley Kerubo, and Yvonne Mona point to a narrowing gender gap and growing female excellence across subjects.
Overall, the KCSE 2025 results have set a new standard, with nearly 2,000 students scoring straight As and more than 270,000 candidates qualifying for university admission after attaining C+ and above.
As these top achievers prepare to transition to universities and colleges, they carry with them the hopes of a nation eager for innovation, leadership, and impact across all sectors.
