CS Ogamba releases 2024 KCSE exam results
By Ascah Mwango, January 9, 2025
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has officially released the results for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
Speaking from Mtihani House on Thursday, January 9, 2024, CS Ogamba announced that 962,512 candidates sat for the national examination.
The CS praised the efforts of the students, teachers, and parents, highlighting the candidates’ hard work and commitment.
He further emphasized that all the students who sat for the exams have been cleared to join various institutions of higher learning to pursue careers of their choice.
“Today we are releasing the 2024 KCSE results for the 962,512 candidates, all of whom we have cleared to join various higher learning institutions to pursue careers of their choice,” Ogamba stated.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) nullified the results of 840 candidates due to exam malpractice. Additionally, the results of 2,899 candidates have been withheld, with investigations expected to conclude within 30 days.
Providing a breakdown of the results, CS Ogamba revealed that 1,693 candidates achieved a Grade A, compared to 1,216 in 2023, marking a significant improvement. A total of 246,391 candidates attained a Grade C+ and above, which qualifies them for direct entry to university.
The distribution of grades also included: 476,889 candidates achieving a Grade C- and 605,774 candidates achieving a Grade D+
The CS reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every student, regardless of their grade, has an opportunity to advance in their education or professional training.