KCSE 2024 Results in Kenya
KNEC was established under KNEC Cap 225A following breakup of the East African Community. The single system of education, the 7-4-2-3 was examined. Exams offered were East African Certificate of Primary Education (EACPE) East African Certificate of Education Examination (EACE) East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE).
On January 9, 2025, the results of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam were made public. They showed notable patterns and variations in student performance when compared to prior years.
Statistics for Candidates
The number of candidates who took the KCSE in 2024 increased by 7.19% to 962,512 from the 899,453 who took it in 2023. Additionally, more people signed up for the exam this year than last, with 965,172 applicants compared to 903,138 last year. Interestingly, female candidates comprised a larger portion of the registered students for the first time since the inception of the KCSE exam; there were 483,523 female candidates compared to 481,649 male candidates.
Performance Overview
In terms of performance:
- A total of 1,693 candidates scored Grade A (plain).
- The number of students achieving grades C+ and above—qualifying them for university admission—stood at 246,391.
- However, there were issues with academic integrity: 2,829 candidates’ results were withheld due to suspected cheating, and 840 results were cancelled for confirmed malpractices.
KCSE RESULT LINK 2024
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