Public schools outshine private institutions in Nyanza region

Richard Kamau (in red sweater) from Hospital hill school is congratulated by his teachers and relatives after scoring 417 marks in 2016 KCPE results that were released today by Education cabinet secretary Fred Matiang'i 1/12/16 [Photo:BEVERLYNE MUSILI/Standard]

Public schools in Nyanza put up a spirited fight against private institutions, producing the best overall candidate. Public schools also had a higher number of candidates who scored 400 marks and above.

And girls beat boys in the overall performance, with Linda Noel of Xaverian Primary School and Terry Anita of St Peter's Cape View emerging tops with 433 and 430 marks respectively. In Siaya, Central Primary School's best candidate Deric Otieno scored 422 marks and Awilo Primary School's top candidate, Mercy Anyango scored 417 marks.