- KCSE 2024 results were released by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, Thursday, January 9
- 1,693 candidates obtained grade A (light), while the number of students who passed C+ and above, who qualified for admission to university, was 246,391
- The results of 2,829 candidates have been withheld due to suspected fraud and 840 results have been canceled due to proven errors.
The 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results showed a significant increase in candidates, with 965,501 students participating compared to 903,138 in 2023.
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In terms of grades, 1,693 candidates got A (clear), which is an increase from the previous year.
The number of students who passed C+ and above, who qualify to join the university, reached 246,391.
However, the results were not controversial, where the results of 2,829 candidates have been withheld due to suspicions of fraud and 840 results have been canceled due to confirmed errors.
Who are the top students in KCSE 2024?
TUKO.co.ke has prepared a list of some of the best students:
Disclaimer: Please note that this list is not an official statement from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) but a compilation by TUKO.co.ke based on available data.
| KARANJA NUNGI | MANGU HIGH SCHOOL | |
| PRAISE MUTUGI | ST. JOSEPH'S RAPOGI | |
| MARK KIBET | KAPSABET BOYS | |
| MBUTHIA ELVIS | MANGU HIGH SCHOOL | |
| LAND BRIAN | SUNSHINE SECONDARY SCHOOL | |
| KIBET COLLINS | KABIANGA HIGH SCHOOL | |
| EVELYN MUTHONI | KERUGOYA GIRLS | |
How was the 2024 KCSE grading system calculated?
The 2024 KCSE grading system brought significant changes aimed at increasing access to higher education.
Only two subjects were necessary for calculating the average score: Mathematics and one language subject, which could be English, Kiswahili, or Kenyan Sign Language.
This was a change from the previous system which required five compulsory subjects.
Apart from the compulsory subjects, KNEC considered the performance in the best five subjects among the remaining subjects taken by the candidate.
This approach allowed students' ability in various subjects to positively affect their grade point average.
How is KCSE grade point average calculated?
The average KCSE score is based on summing the scores from the seven best subjects (including the two compulsory ones) and then dividing by seven.
It is assumed that the marking is subject to adjustments based on overall performance to maintain consistency throughout the years, ensuring fairness due to different paper difficulties.
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