Murang’a High, Mugoiri Girls, Pioneer, Kahuhia Girls and Njiiris schools in Murang’a county have posted improved performance in last year’s KCSE results released on Friday.
Murang’a High School posted a mean score of 10.163, an improvement from 9.7 recorded in the 2024 results thus cementing its position as the leading school in the region.
The school had 522 candidates, 88 students scored grade A, 155 attained grade A-, another 133 learners got grade B+, 85 achieved grade B and only one student scored grade C-.
Some of the students who scored grade A of 84 points include Rolex Oiruria, Nickson Gachu, Nicodemus Muema, Cradevin Karimi, Keith Munene, Alexander Mingo, Augostino Mugambi, Isaac Musyoka and Ochieng’ Eddy among others.
The school’s principal, Willy Kuria attributed the performance to consistency, discipline and targeted academic support noting that while the school had set a higher target, the upward trend reflected sustained improvement.
At Pioneer School Maragua, celebrations marked a strong overall performance that maintained the school’s positive trajectory compared to last year.
Macharia Freddie Ngare scored grade A of 84 points with another four students attaining grade A-.
Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony, the school deputy principal Simon Kung’u said the results demonstrated the institution’s commitment to holistic education under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“Our focus is not just on grades but on preparing learners for diverse career pathways. This year we have four students pursuing piloting who have already been awarded certificates, while others have specialised in marine studies and are set to join the marine industry,” Kung’u said.
He reassured parents with junior school learners awaiting transition to senior school that the institution was fully prepared. “We are ready to receive and accommodate learners joining senior school. Our facilities and teaching staff are well prepared,” he added.
Parents lauded the school’s learning environment, describing it as supportive and inclusive.
Harrison Macharia, a parent at Pioneer School, praised the administration for nurturing learners’ ambitions. Pioneer has provided a conducive and accommodating environment that allows students to pursue their dreams without fear. As parents, we have seen the growth and confidence in our children,” he said.
Top student Freddie Ngari, who scored an A, credited his success to his parents and teachers and shared his future ambitions.
“I am grateful to my parents and teachers for their support. My dream is to pursue aeronautical engineering, and if I get a scholarship, I would prefer to study abroad,” Ngari said.
Our Lady of Consolata Mugoiri Girls High School in Kahuro Sub-County, with 444 candidates recorded a mean score of 9.187 (Grade B) and an impressive 95.05 percent transition to university, reflecting steady improvement from previous years.
Some 14 learners attained grade A, 88 others scored grade A-, 99 got grade B+ and 99 achieved grade B-
School administrators said the performance was the result of disciplined learners, close academic monitoring and cooperation between teachers and parents.
Elsewhere, Kahuhia Girls High School also posted strong results, recording a 78 percent transition to higher education, with 2 students attaining A and another 33 A-.
The school’s principal, Naomi Njihia thanked the school community for their collective efforts saying last year’s results exhibited efforts and cooperation between teachers and the students.
“This performance is a result of teamwork. I thank our teachers, support staff, parents and the entire community for supporting our learners in one way or another,” Njihia said.
Njiiris School in Kigumo sub county with 543 students attained a mean grade of 8.09 with four learners attaining grade A, 34 A- and 77 B+. The improved KCSE performance reflected growing academic stability not only in Murang’a county but also in the entire Mt Kenya region, with schools increasingly focusing on transition to higher education and preparing learners for future careers beyond secondary school.
By Bernard Munyao and Purity Mugo
