Celebrations rocked Kenya High School after the girls’ school emerged fourth nationally in the just released 2017 KCSE exam results.
The school's 298 candidates had a performance index of 68.24.
Teachers and students said they were pleasantly surprised as Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i cited the school for good performance while releasing the results on Wednesday.
Florah Mulatya, the school principal, attributed the superb performance to God, teamwork and commitment.
“This is definitely a pleasant surprise. I believed in our students and knew that they would not let us down,” said Mrs Mulatya.
Marie Shikuku, who scooped an A of 83 points, taking the 13th position nationally, could not hide her joy as she arrived at the school hours after the release of results.
“I can now see my dream of becoming a medical surgeon close to my nose. It took a lot of hard work, commitment and teamwork,” said Shikuku.
Nyokabi who was brought up in Kawangware informal settlement had this to say: "I have a lot to change and I can only hope these results will be my first stride towards achieving my dreams.”
Dr Matiang’i mentioned Alliance Girls, Kenya High and Pangani Girls as some of the schools which performed very well in the exams.
