Mt Kenya's academic giants rise again as top schools post stellar KCSE results

Loreto Limuru's Lucy Njoki, who when joining form 1 said that she would want to become a lawyer and added that her mentor is chief justice Martha Koome. She scored a B+. [George Njunge, Standard]

The Mt Kenya region has once again reaffirmed its place at the heart of Kenya’s academic excellence after leading secondary schools posted outstanding results in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

Murang'a, Nanyuki High School, Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls, and Kagumo High School were among the top performers, underscoring a sustained culture of discipline, strong leadership, and community support for education.