A total of 1,216 candidates attained the coveted A grade in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), marking a significant milestone in the 2023 examination. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu revealed that of this group, 825 are males, and 391 are females, constituting 0.14% of the total candidates.
Machogu announced that 201,133 candidates, or 22.27% of the total, have qualified for University entry points, emphasizing a surge in students securing direct admission. Additionally, 889 students from National schools contributed to the impressive count of A grades, highlighting the academic prowess of these institutions.
The breakdown of other grades includes 2,782 females and 4,472 males with an A- grade. Moreover, 18,078 students achieved a B+ grade, with 10,370 males and 7,708 females. The results further showed 36,728 candidates securing a B plain, 59,514 with a B-, and 78,343 attaining a C+.
However, concerns arise as 19,960 females scored grade E, compared to 28,214 males, and in the D- category, 79,432 are females, while 86,429 are males.
There’s also a notable gender difference in the D grade, with 79,612 females and 75,664 males achieving this grade, and 66,032 females and 58,974 males in the D+ category.
Machogu directed the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to align entry requirements with the new grading system. This directive aims to ensure candidates are well-informed about the adjustments.
According to the revamped system, only two mandatory subjects, Mathematics and one language (English, Kiswahili, or Kenyan Sign Language), will be considered for computing the mean grade.
This reform measure is anticipated to broaden opportunities for students, increasing the number eligible for admission into universities, diploma courses, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs at certificate and artisan levels.
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