Schools in Tinderet Sub County have posted mixed results in the just-released Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, with some institutions recording improvements compared to the previous year while others stagnated or dipped slightly.
According to results released by the Kenya National Examinations Council, overall performance in the subcounty mirrored the national trend of a modest increase in the number of candidates attaining university entry grades, though sharp disparities between schools remain.
Meteitei Boys High School emerged as one of the standout institutions this year, recording three A- grades at the top and an improved overall mean score compared to 2024. The school’s principal, Samuel Kipkorir, attributed the improved performance to early syllabus coverage, strict academic discipline and intensive revision programmes. “Our teachers and students remained focused throughout the year, and the results are a reflection of that commitment,” said Mr Kipkorir.
Fr Martin Boyle High School also posted steady results, with its top candidates attaining B (plain). The school’s director of studies, Margaret Chebet, noted that while the school registered an improvement from last year, more effort is required to push a higher number of candidates into the C+ and above bracket. “We are encouraged by the progress, but our target remains increasing university qualification rates,” she said.
At Tinderet High School, performance showed only marginal improvement compared to the previous year, with relatively few candidates qualifying for direct university entry. Peter Langat, a parent at the school, expressed mixed feelings. “There is some progress, but we expected better. With more teachers and learning resources, our children can do much better,” he said.
Tinderet Member of Parliament Julius Melly congratulated students and teachers for their resilience, saying the results reflected determination despite challenges faced by rural schools. “These results show that our students can excel when given the right support. We must continue investing in teachers, infrastructure and learning materials to uplift all schools,” said Melly.
The Sub-County Director of Education, Wilson Rono, described the performance as encouraging but uneven. He said some schools had demonstrated that improvement is possible with structured academic planning, while others still required targeted intervention. “We are going to strengthen academic monitoring and introduce remedial programmes in underperforming schools to improve outcomes next year,” Rono said.
Parents across the subcounty reacted with a mixture of pride and concern. Jane Cherono, whose son sat the examination at Meteitei Boys, said she was proud of the students’ effort. “Seeing our children perform well gives us hope, but we must ensure no school is left behind,” she said.
Brian Kiptoo, a Meteitei Boys candidate who scored an A-, said he was excited to pursue an engineering course at university. “It has been a long journey, and I am grateful for the support from my teachers and parents,” he said.
Meanwhile, Fr Martin Boyle graduate Sharon Chepkemoi, who scored a B, said the result had motivated her to work harder. “I’m happy with my performance and determined to push myself further in college,” she said.
As schools analyse the results, education stakeholders in the sub-county are calling for sustained collaboration among parents, teachers and government officials to ensure more consistent improvement in KCSE performance in coming years.
By Sammy Mwibanda
