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New grading revision to increase university and college admissions

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Education CS Ezekiel Machogu. [File, Standard]

Universities and colleges may experience an increase in admissions following the government's decision to revise the grading system for Form Four national examinations.

Candidates taking this year's Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination will receive grades based on new criteria, resulting in a higher number of students qualifying for tertiary education.

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