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A-students from slums, insecurity prone regions tell their stories

Students and teachers celebrate Dennis Peter who scored A at Anestar Boys High School, Nakuru. He was a beneficiary of the school scholarship.  [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Some learners and schools that endured harsh learning environments and a lack of basic resources are among those that posted impressive results in 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.

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