KCSE results improve as bottom grades decline

Candidates in the 2025 KCSE haveposted better scorescompared to the previous two years, even as bottom grades declined.An analysis of data in the past three years shows growth in top grades and candidates qualifying for university, while the share of candidates at the very bottom is shrinking.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport 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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An analysis of data in the past three years shows growth in top grades and candidates qualifying for university, while the share of candidates at the very bottom is shrinking.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport 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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