A total of 270,000 students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have achieved a C+ grade and above, making them eligible for direct admission to Kenyan universities. President William Ruto revealed the figures after receiving a briefing from Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba, ahead of the official release of the results. The number represents 27 per cent of the 993,000 candidates who sat the national examination.
Improved Performance Compared to 2024
According to the data shared with the President, 1,932 candidates scored grade A, marking the highest level of achievement in the 2025 examinations. This reflects an improvement from 2024, when 1,693 candidates attained the top grade. Last year, 246,391 candidates qualified for direct university entry. The increase in 2025 points to a modest but notable improvement in overall national performance.
Gender Balance Highlighted
President Ruto noted that half of the candidates were girls, underscoring progress in gender parity within the education system. Speaking via his official X account, the President said he was impressed by the outcome of the examinations, which demonstrate sustained efforts to strengthen education standards nationwide.
Out of the 993,000 candidates, 50 per cent of whom were girls, 270,000 attained C+ and above, securing direct entry to university
President RutoOfficial Results Release in Eldoret
Following the presidential briefing at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County, the Ministry of Education is expected to officially release the KCSE 2025 results today at AIC Chebisas High School in Eldoret. The examinations were conducted between October 21 and November 21, 2025, with oral and practical assessments completed prior to the written papers.
Decline in Examination Malpractices
The Ministry of Education also reported a reduction in exam irregularities, with 418 candidates involved in malpractices, down from 614 cases recorded in 2024. Education officials attributed the decline to tighter monitoring and enhanced examination security measures. The release of the 2025 KCSE results marks a significant milestone for candidates, parents, and institutions as the transition to higher education begins.
