KCSE 2018: 20 most improved students

In life, there are those who fail once and resign to fate. But, there are others who see failure as an opportunity to gather their acts together and improve. Education CS Amina Mohammed announced the names of the most improved candidates, comparing their KCPE and KCSE results.

Below, 20 of them;

Kamau Josphat Mwangi A- (278 KCPE marks)- Mioro Secondary School

Kyulu Richard B+ (257 KCPE Marks)- Tiva Secondary School

Maingi George Mburu B+ (279 KCPE Marks)- Njenga Karume Secondary

Wambui James Kamau B- (186 KCPE Marks)- Gilgil Mixed High School

Cheruiyot Gideon B (209 KCPE Marks)- Kapsoit Secondary School

Musyoka Erick Muthui B+ (269 KCPE Marks) -St.Peter's Nzambani Boys

Munene Roy B+ (267 KCPE Marks)- Chung'ari Mixed Day Secondary School

Teresia Kalekye Kioko B+ (254 KCPE Marks)- Kaani Lions Secondary

Osman Haret Gedi B+ (271 KCPE Marks)- County High School

Dancan Kibet A- (312 KCPE Marks)- Chebwagan Secondary

Muvevi Susan Nzisa A- (318 KCPE Marks)- Mbitini Girls' Secondary

Waweru Martin Ngigi A- (294 KCPE Marks)- St Joseph The Worker Secondary School Mangu

Nyakundi Joan Nyarangi B (249 KCPE Marks)- Nyameru Mixed Secondary

Suuda Mohamed Salat C+ (133 KCPE Marks)- Abakore Mixed Day Secondary School

Okello Bonface A- (298 KCPE Markss)- Oriwo Boys High School

Morris Njoka Njoki A- (294 KCPE Marks)- Rukenya Mixed Day Secondary School

Ochire Alphonce Rasto B+ (285 KCPE Marks)- Oriwo Boys High School

Kipngeno Wilborne A- (335 KCPE Marks)- Kericho High School

Mwaniki Paul Mwangi B+ (281 KCPE Marks)- Kiurani Secondary School

Brian Kipkemoi B+ (285 KCPE Marks)- Kamureito High School

Others are:

2018 KCSE results at a glance:

A total of 315 candidates scored an A plain in the just released exam results, while 90,377 candidates scored C+ and above to meet the minimum University entry qualification.

18 counties had more females than male compared to 17 counties last year. These include Taita taveta, Kwale, Nyandarua, Kirinyaga, Kitui, Meru, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Murang’a, Kiambu, Machakos, Makueni, Tharaka Nithi, Nandi, Laikipia, Kakamega, Vihiga and Kisumu.

Female candidates performed better than their male counterparts in English, Kiswahili, CRE, Homescience and Metal Work.