The number of learners who scored mean grade A in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination rose from 1,216 in 2023 to 1,693 in 2024.
Speaking during the release of the 2024 KCSE results, Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba lauded the learners while attributing the performance to the new grading system that was put in place in 2023.
In the new system, only two mandatory subjects; Mathematics and one language (either English, Kiswahili or Kenya Sign Language) are used to compute the mean grade as compared to the previous structure that considered five subjects across three cluster group
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CS Ogamba also revealed that candidates’ exam papers were anonymous during the marking process to enhance transparency.
The number of candidates with direct university entry qualifications (grade C+ and above) rose to 246,391 (25.53 per cent) compared to 201,133 (22.27 per cent) in 2023.
The number of candidates with grade C- is 476,889 (49.41 per cent) compared to 401,216 (44.2 per cent) in 2023.
However, 840 candidates’ results were cancelled due to exam malpractices. A further 2,829 candidates’ results were withheld for suspicion of irregularities pending completion of investigations within 30 days.
Additionally, CS Ogamba confirmed that disciplinary action will be taken against 91 contracted professionals and teachers who aided in malpractice.
KCSE 2024: Results of 840 Students Cancelled, A total of 2,829 Results Still Pending
