2024 KCSE exams Stories

Kibra community leaders condemn attack on Olympic High School principal over KCSE results
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 17, 2025

The leaders regretted that the decision by the youths to attack the school heads and teachers has dented the image of the community.

CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars face 'Group of Death' challenge
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 15, 2025

The 2024 CHAN draw, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, placed Harambee Stars in a challenging "Group of Death" alongside powerhouse...

Treasury projects Sh4.49 trillion budget for 2025/26 financial year
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The largest share of the National Government’s allocation goes to the Executive, which is set to receive Sh2.68 trillion, accounting for 59.8 per cent...

Musonye urges FKF to prioritize Harambee Stars' performance for CHAN success
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the CHAN Local Organising Committee, has urged the FKF to prioritise Harambee Stars' preparation for the tournament, war...

CAF announces postponement of CHAN to August 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 14, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to...

Determination, resilience pay off for Garissa mother of four after scoring Grade B in KCSE
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2025

Faiza previously sat for her KCSE in 2017 scoring a grade D that shattered her dream of becoming a clinical officer.

KCSE 2024: National schools continue to showcase academic dominance as private schools rise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

Schools from metropolitan counties, particularly Nairobi and Kiambu, dominated the rankings.

Orphaned girl from Garissa who beat odds to score A- in KCSE aims at becoming a medical doctor
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2025

She attributed her success to her brother, sisters, teachers and uncles who stood with her as she studied in a remote school in the Balambala Sub-Coun...

2024 sets new record as the hottest year, breaching the Paris Agreement threshold of 1.5°C
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 10, 2025

Looking ahead to 2025, scientists predict it is unlikely to be another record-breaking year.

KNEC cancels results for 840 KCSE candidates over involvement in exam irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that KNEC's actions are in line with its commitment to upholding the highest standards and ensuring fairness in the examination proc...

You’ve up to 2027 to resit KCSE exams, KNEC CEO David Njeng'ere tells Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Njeng'ere encouraged both students and educators to prepare for a seamless transition as the CBC continues to take shape in the coming years.

CAF delegation completes inspection of Kenyan facilities for CHAN 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 08, 2025

A CAF delegation has completed its final inspection of Kenyan stadiums ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be co-hosted by K...

CHAN 2025: Prize money surge signals new era for African football
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 08, 2025

CAF has increased the winners' prize money for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to $3.5 million (Ksh 452 million), the highest in the tour...

Staff pay in Gachagua’s office nearly tripled before his impeachment as Deputy President – CoB report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The dramatic increase in wages raised total recurrent expenditure from Sh263.62 million to Sh425.87 million.

Ruto ranked most corrupt person globally after ousted Syrian president Assad
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

According to OCCRP, Ruto received the most public nominations in the organisation's history.

How Eastleigh businesses remained resilient in the face of Gen Z protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 31, 2024

In the subsequent demonstrations, Eastleigh’s business community continued to focus on recovery, hoping for stability in the months ahead.

2024: A year of global recognition, domestic struggles for President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

From a historic state visit to the United States to the controversial withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024, President Ruto's leadership was put to the...

State faces stalled projects, revenue shortfall after Finance Bill withdrawal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

Development expenditure during the first quarter of the financial year amounted to Sh106.39 billion, translating to an absorption rate of 17 per cent,...

CAF President Motsepe praises Kenya’s CHAN 2024 preparations
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 20, 2024

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe visited Kenya to assess CHAN 2024 preparations, touring key stadiums and meeting President William Ruto at State Hou...

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