Kisumu’s leading national schools erupted into celebration on Friday after results from the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations indicated that the institution posted exemplary performance.
At Maseno School, Dean of Studies Patrick Mboya said the national boys’ school had recorded its best KCSE performance since 2015, with 89 candidates scoring grade A (plain).
Out of the top performers, 24 candidates attained 84 points, pushing the schools’ mean score to 9.8 points, one of the highest in the region this year.
“This is a clear indication that the academic systems we have put in place are bearing fruit. It is our strongest result in more than ten years,” Mboya said during a briefing to the media.
At Kisumu Boys High School, Chief Principal Austin Muma announced that the school had so far recorded nine A (plain) grades, including two candidates who scored 84 points, even as the administration continued downloading results from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) portal.
“We are yet to receive all the results because the system is slow, but the indicators are very positive,” said Muma. “From the first index numbers we have accessed, nine candidates have already posted A plains, and we expect the number to rise once we complete the download,” he said.
The school presented 599 candidates, with the administration projecting that more than 450 students will qualify for direct university admission, translating to an estimated 81 per cent transition rate.
Muma credited the performance to teamwork among teachers, parents, education officials and support staff, saying harmony and discipline had been key to the outcome.
He spoke alongside Board of Management deputy chairperson Dr Gladys Otieno.
Meanwhile, Kisumu Girls National School also posted a strong showing, with early results pointing to a significant improvement compared to last year.
The school has so far recorded nine A plains, up from five last year, while A minus grades rose to 43 from 24. B-plus grades increased slightly to 60 from 59, while B-plain grades climbed to 87 from 55.
The school’s principal, Doreen Odhiambo, attributed the improved performance to early syllabus coverage, disciplined revision and strong parental support.
“Our teachers worked extremely hard, the students were disciplined, and parents gave maximum support. This collective effort made the difference,” she said.
Director of Studies Galisto Asembo said the school recorded notable gains in mathematics and chemistry, subjects that had posed challenges in previous years.
“Even students we expected to struggle have managed A minuses and B pluses, which is very encouraging for their future careers,” he said.
Among the top performers was Cindy Ashley Ouma, who scored an A plain of 84 points and hopes to pursue engineering.
“I am very happy with the results and excited about what lies ahead,” she said.
Her father, Samson Kidera, praised the school and teachers, describing the outcome as a product of teamwork and peace of mind.
“You cannot achieve this through conflict. Success comes from cooperation and maximum support,” he said.
By Chris Mahandara
