KCSE 2025 Results Analysis: Insights, Top Schools, and University Admission Guide The  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 results  were officially announced on  January 9, 2026 , by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Nearly one million students nationwide received their exam outcomes, marking a pivotal moment for students, parents, and educators alike. At  Elimuhub Education Consultants , we’ve carefully analyzed the data to help you understand the performance trends and guide you through the next steps in academic placement and career planning. 1. KCSE 2025 Performance: Key Highlights The 2025 KCSE cycle shows promising growth and shifts in educational achievement: Total Candidates:  993,226 students sat for the exams (492,019 boys and 501,214 girls), up from 962,512 in 2024. Top Achievers (Grade A Plain):  1,932 candidates attained straight A’s, an increase from 1,693 last year. University Admission Eligibility:  270,715 can...

 KCSE 2025 Results Analysis: Insights, Top Schools, and University Admission Guide The  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 results  were officially announced on  January 9, 2026 , by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Nearly one million students nationwide received their exam outcomes, marking a pivotal moment for students, parents, and educators alike. At  Elimuhub Education Consultants , we’ve carefully analyzed the data to help you understand the performance trends and guide you through the next steps in academic placement and career planning. 1. KCSE 2025 Performance: Key Highlights The 2025 KCSE cycle shows promising growth and shifts in educational achievement: Total Candidates:  993,226 students sat for the exams (492,019 boys and 501,214 girls), up from 962,512 in 2024. Top Achievers (Grade A Plain):  1,932 candidates attained straight A’s, an increase from 1,693 last year. University Admission Eligibility:  270,7...

The  2025 KCSE Results  are out! Here’s a complete, up-to-date analysis of the  KCSE 2025 results  released today,  January 9, 2026 , by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba at AIC Chebisaas High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. This marks one of the final major cohorts under the 8-4-4 system as Kenya fully transitions to the  Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) . Overall, performance showed positive improvement, with more candidates qualifying for university and a rise in top grades. Key Statistics: 2025 KCSE at a Glance A record  993,226 candidates  sat the exams — up  3.2%  (about 30,714 more) from 962,512 in 2024. Gender balance improved: Female : 501,214 (50.46%) Male : 492,012 (49.54%) This is the  second consecutive year  female candidates outnumbered males — a milestone for gender equity in Kenyan education! Top highlights : 1,932 candidates  (0.19%) scored straight  A (plain)  — up from 1,...