On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, announced the results of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination. The results were released at AIC Chebisas High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. A total of 993,226 candidates sat the national examination across centres countrywide. Of these, 502,214 were
Receiving your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results is a defining moment that can bring relief, excitement, anxiety, or a mix of all three emotions. Regardless of the grade attained, the first 72 hours after results release are critical. Decisions and actions taken during this window can shape your next academic or career steps.
By Dr. Luchetu Likaka – Researcher and Political Analyst The KCSE results before us are not merely an academic outcome; they are a profound moral and policy failure. When the majority of candidates cluster around D, D- and E grades, while excellence remains the privilege of a small minority, it becomes intellectually dishonest to continue