Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Stories

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.

Historic shift as female candidates outnumber males for the first time in KCSE exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Out of the 962,512 candidates who sat the 2024 KCSE exams, 480,310 were male, while 482,202 were female.

How to access 2024 KCSE exam results online after official release
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

According to Ogamba, the results are available online via a secure link on the KNEC website.

KCSE exam results to be released in January as KNEC enhances cheating scrutiny
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

While CS Ogamba did not specify an exact release date for the KCSE results, he assured that the ministry was committed to ensuring a fair and thorough...

Eight teachers who photocopied KCSE exam paper arrested in Homa Bay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The exam paper was intended for a student who is currently hospitalised.

Ministry of Education says public holiday won’t affect ongoing KCSE exams
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2024

The KCSE exams will conclude on November 22, with the final paper being a Physics practical.

KCSE exams kick off on Tuesday with record number of candidates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

This year’s exams will be held in 10,755 centres with the largest number of candidates ever recorded - 965,501 students - up from 903,138 in 2023.

KNEC announces training for 2024 KCSE examiners, here are the qualifications
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

Teachers who are already trained and listed in the KNEC database of examiners do not need to reapply.

Crackdown launched on schools withholding student’s KCPE & KCSE certificates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 12, 2024

CS Machogu emphasised that many cases go unreported as affected candidates attempt to resolve the matter directly with their schools.

No SMS option for accessing 2023 KCSE results
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jan 08, 2024

The SMS code for the 2023 KCPE results failed to work resulting in uproar from learners and parents.

KCSE 2023: Results for 4,113 students withheld over exam irregularities
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 08, 2024

The CS briefed President William Ruto at the Eldoret State Lodge this morning before releasing the much-anticipated results.

1,216 candidates score Grade A in 2023 KCSE exams
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 08, 2024

Candidates who scored E grade were 48,174.

Government to spend Sh12.8 billion for construction of new classrooms
Dennis Tarus  |  Jan 08, 2024

Machogu said the National Treasury has already released Sh31.34 billion to support learners enrolled in the sub-sector.

KCSE results to be released in second week of January - CS Machogu
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 28, 2023

The CS said the compilation, verification and validation of scores are ongoing.

TSC mourns Garissa teacher killed in chopper accident
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 22, 2023

TSC CEO Nancy Macharia said Ahmed will be remembered for his distinguished world-class teaching and school management services during his six-year emp...

Garissa teacher killed by helicopter propeller while dispatching KCSE exam papers
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 21, 2023

The invigilator is said to had just picked the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam papers when the incident occurred.

Second helicopter crashes in Wajir on the same day
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2023

In a series of unfortunate events, two helicopters in Kenya, engaged in separate missions, faced mishaps in Wajir, adding to the challenges posed by t...

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