Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday released the eagerly awaited 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, highlighting a remarkable achievement in the number of candidates and improvements in key subjects.
A total of 962,512 candidates sat for the exams, marking the highest number of candidates ever recorded in Kenya’s history. Of these, 480,310 were male and 482,202 were female.
Notable Results and Key Figures:
- 1,693 candidates scored grade A, showcasing top-level academic excellence.
- 246,391 candidates attained the minimum grade of C+ and above, qualifying for direct university entry.
- The breakdown of performance showed significant numbers across various grade bands:
- 7,743 candidates scored grade A-.
- 19,150 scored grade B+, while 43,120 scored grade B.
- 75,347 scored grade B-, with 99,338 achieving grade C+.
- 111,717 scored grade C, 118,781 had grade C-, and 128,885 scored grade D+.
- A total of 48,333 candidates scored grade E, which is the lowest possible grade.
Exam Irregularities: Unfortunately, 840 candidates were involved in exam irregularities, leading to their results being canceled. Additionally, 2,829 candidates’ results were withheld pending further investigations.
Gender Performance Trends:
The gender distribution showed interesting regional trends:
- 14 counties saw a higher number of male candidates than female, including regions such as Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Turkana.
- In contrast, 14 counties recorded more female candidates than male, including counties such as Vihiga, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kirinyaga, and Nairobi.
Performance in Subjects:
A notable achievement this year was the improvement in 17 out of 30 subjects, with students showing marked progress in:
- Mathematics (Alternative A & B)
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- General Science
- History & Government
- Geography
- IRE
- Agriculture
- Woodwork
- Metal Work
- Drawing & Design
- Aviation Technology
- Computer Studies
- Kenyan Sign Language
- Business Studies
In summary, the 2024 KCSE results reflect both a significant increase in candidate participation and an improvement in the academic performance of students in key subjects. These positive outcomes underscore the continued efforts by the Ministry of Education to enhance the quality of education in Kenya. The release of the results also serves as a stepping stone for the future aspirations of students across the country.
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