Almost all candidates who sat for last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Ikuu Boys High School have qualified for university entry points.
With a mean score of 9.2, at least 310 out of the 315 candidates who sat for the national examination met the minimum university threshold of C plus.
The national school based in Tharaka-Nithi County has posted an impressive performance. According to Principal Morris Thigaa, this translates to a remarkable 98.43 percent university transition rate.
Speaking to the press at the school, Thigaa attributed the strong results to discipline, hard work, teamwork, and close collaboration among teachers, non-teaching staff, parents, and education stakeholders.
The results show that seven candidates scored grade A, 37 attained A-minus, 93 earned B+ (plus), 83 scored B, and 64 managed B-minus. In addition, 26 candidates attained C-plus, while five scored grade C.
“This is a good performance and a clear demonstration that when discipline, commitment, and teamwork are embraced, boys can perform exceptionally well,” said Thigaa.
He emphasised that the boy child can achieve even greater results if hard work and determination remain central. “I have no doubt that with dedication and focus, our boys can perform even better in the future,” he added.
The principal highlighted that the school counsels students as they grow, closely following their behaviour to ensure discipline.
He also spoke about Ikūū for Ikūū, a student-led club that raises funds to support learners who cannot afford school fees, calling it a model of selfless service and solidarity.
Thigaa commended the unity between teachers and non-teaching staff, noting that their dedication and shared responsibility played a key role in guiding learners to success.
He also thanked parents and other stakeholders for their continued support, emphasizing that collective effort was critical in achieving positive outcomes.
He urged students to remain focused and disciplined, encouraging them to maintain the culture of hard work that has defined the school’s academic excellence.
By Dickson Mwiti and Christine Ngitori
