The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results, unveiling a new cohort of academic giants.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the results at AIC Chebisaas High School in Eldoret, celebrating a year of resilience and improved performance.
This year saw a significant rise in quality grades, with 1,932 students attaining the coveted Grade A (Plain), a notable increase from the previous year.
Below, we profile the top 10 best performers kcse 2025 students in Kenya who achieved the maximum score of 84 points, securing their places as the best students in the country.
Top Performers of 2025
While the Ministry of Education discourages strict ranking to promote healthy competition, the following students have been identified as the top achievers, having scored a perfect 84 points.
1. Barrak Ondicho
- School: Kapsabet Boys High School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Barrak led a strong performance from Kapsabet Boys, cementing the school’s reputation as an academic powerhouse in the Rift Valley region.
2. June Mwende John
- School: Kangaru Girls High School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Representing the Eastern region, June’s perfect score highlights the continued excellence of Kangaru Girls in producing top-tier female scholars.
3. Samuel Beene McKenzie
- School: Maseno School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Samuel carried the flag for Maseno School, ensuring the Nyanza region giant remained at the top of the national leaderboard.
4. Bruce Magata
- School: Alliance Boys High School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: A classic top performer from the “Bush,” Bruce maintained Alliance Boys’ long-standing tradition of excellence in national examinations.
5. Ashley Kerubo Momanyi
- School: Kenya High School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Ashley shone for Kenya High, one of the country’s most consistent top-performing national schools for girls.
6. Bramwel Kipkosgei
- School: Kapsabet Boys High School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Another top scorer from Kapsabet Boys, proving that the school’s success was a collective effort of high standards.
7. Adem Stephen Packham
- School: Chulaimbo Secondary School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: An impressive performance from Chulaimbo Secondary, Adem’s success demonstrates that top grades are not the preserve of traditional national giants alone.
8. Macharia Freddie Ngare
- School: Pioneer School Maragua
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Freddie put Pioneer School on the map with a clean A of 84 points, showcasing the strength of private institutions in the 2025 exams.
9. Zanvil Odhiambo
- School: Kanga School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Zanvil ensured Kanga School remained a force to be reckoned with in the competitive Nyanza region academic landscape.
10. Onyikwa Jasper Mokua
- School: Mang’u High School
- Grade: A (84 Points)
- Details: Keeping the aviation-focused school soaring high, Jasper delivered a perfect score for Mang’u High School.
Honorable Mentions (84 Points)
Several other students also achieved the perfect score of 84 points, proving the 2025 class was exceptionally competitive:
- Abdhul Mwatsuma Said – Shimo La Tewa School
- Yvonne Mona Mruu – Mama Ngina Girls
- Mark Kibet – Kapsabet Boys High School
Performance Analysis
1. Dominance of Traditional Giants
Schools like Kapsabet Boys, Alliance Boys, Kenya High, and Maseno School continued their dominance. Kapsabet Boys, in particular, produced multiple students with 84 points (Barrak, Bramwel, Mark), signaling a highly successful year for the institution.
2. Regional Balance
The top list reflects a healthy regional distribution:
- Nairobi/Central: Alliance Boys, Kenya High, Mang’u High, Pioneer School.
- Rift Valley: Kapsabet Boys.
- Nyanza: Maseno School, Kanga School, Chulaimbo Secondary.
- Coast: Shimo La Tewa, Mama Ngina Girls.
- Eastern: Kangaru Girls.
3. Gender Parity
The list features stellar performances from both male and female candidates. With June Mwende, Ashley Kerubo, and Yvonne Mona scoring maximum points, the results underscore the continued closing of the gender gap in STEM and overall academic performance.
The KCSE 2025 results have set a new benchmark for excellence. With nearly 2,000 students scoring straight As and over 270,000 qualifying for university (C+ and above), the future looks bright for this cohort.
As these top students prepare to join universities, they carry the hopes of the nation to drive innovation and leadership in their respective fields.
External Resources
For more detailed lists and updates, visit the following resources:
- TUKO.co.ke: KCSE Results 2025 – List of Top Students
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Portal
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