The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, encompassing nearly one million candidates, are set to be officially released on Friday, January 9.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba will announce the outcomes in Eldoret at 9:30 a.m., marking the culmination of five weeks of continuous testing that concluded on November 21.
The announcement follows a period of meticulous marking and integrity checks. CS Ogamba previously assured candidates and the public of fairness in the marking process, stating that “every candidate will be awarded the grade they rightly deserve.”
He highlighted the involvement of 32,558 examiners across 40 centers, with strict integrity measures in place, including the disqualification of examiners from compromised centers to maintain credibility.
The 2025 cohort saw a significant number of participants, building on the 962,512 candidates who sat for the 2024 KCSE examinations.
The Ministry of Education has consistently emphasized its commitment to ensuring all candidates access higher learning institutions, aligning with the government’s “Leaving No One Behind” mantra. For instance, in 2024, 246,391 candidates attained the minimum university cut-off grade of C+ and above, representing 25.5% of the total, a notable increase from the previous year.
Those who achieved C+ and above are eligible for university placement, while others will be directed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
The government has also reaffirmed that the minimum admission requirement for university for the 2024 KCSE cohort remains a mean grade of C+ and above.
Despite efforts to ensure integrity, cases of examination malpractice were reported. In 2024, 840 candidates had their results cancelled due to irregularities, and results for another 2,829 were withheld pending investigation.
This is a reduction from 418 reported cases in 2023. The Ministry has a firm stance against malpractice, with investigations ongoing and severe sanctions, including nullification of results and criminal prosecution, for those found culpable.
The release of these results is a critical moment for students, parents, and the education sector, shaping the academic and professional trajectories of nearly a million young Kenyans.
