Concern over growing inequality as 47,798 candidates score E

Education CS Julius Ogamba and Basic Education PS Julius Bitok before the release of 2025 KCSE results, on January 9, 2026.[Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Some 47,798 candidates scored grade E in last year’s KCSE examinations, revealing a worrying trend of low grades under the 8-4-4 system.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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