Kapsabet Boys High School in Nandi County posted an outstanding performance in the just-released 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination, with at least 593 meeting the university entry points.
Only five out of the 598 registered candidates failed to meet the minimum university entry qualification as the national school attained a remarkable mean grade of 10, cementing its position among the top-performing institutions in the country.
Some 49 students scored straight As, while 183 attained A- grade. A further 174 candidates scored B+, with 99 getting B plain and 52 managing B- grades. At the lower end, 36 candidates posted C+ grades, while two students scored C plain and three C-.
Speaking after the release of the results, Chief Principal Kipchumba Maiyo expressed joy and gratitude over the stellar performance.
“We are very happy with these results. This is a testament to the hard work of our students, teachers, and the support from parents and the entire school community,” said Maiyo.
The principal noted that a majority of the candidates qualified for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses, in line with the national focus on skills-driven development.
Meanwhile, Kapsabet School for the Deaf also recorded a notable achievement in the 2025 KCSE examinations by sending three students directly to university.
The institution, which is the only school for learners with hearing impairment in the entire North Rift region, presented 34 candidates for the examination and posted a mean score of 4.75.
Kapsabet School for the Deaf Principal Grace Yego praised the candidates and teachers for the commendable performance, terming the results a major milestone for the institution.
“We are very proud of our learners. Sending three students straight to university is a big achievement for us and a clear indication that learners with hearing impairment can excel when given the right support,” said Yego.
She attributed the success to teamwork among teachers, commitment by students, and support from parents and education stakeholders, expressing optimism that the school will post even better results in future examinations.
Education stakeholders have hailed the performance by the School for the Deaf as a boost to inclusive education, noting that the university qualification of the three candidates underscores the potential of learners with special needs.
The twin achievement by the two Kapsabet-based institutions has been praised as a significant boost to education standards in Nandi County, highlighting both academic excellence and progress in inclusive learning.
By Linet Wafula
