Kenyan girl appointed ambassador by UNICEF scores 340 in KCPE

13-year-old gymnast Wendi Waeni has scored 340 marks in the 2018 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).

Wendi took a screenshot of the message from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and posted it on her Twitter handle.

Rawlings Odhiambo of Kakamega Hill School and Olive Wachira Mwea of Riara Primary tied the top position and scored 453 marks.

Education Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed, however, said the overall performance of this year’s candidates had improved compared to last year.

Earlier this month, Ms Waeni was appointed as the an Inspirational & Enthusiastic Young Champion Ambassador by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

“I am Proud to be appointed as an Inspirational & Enthusiastic Young Champion Ambassador by @unicef .This year's World Childrens Day on 20th Nov 2018 we advocate a World where every child is in school to achieve their dreams,” she said.

Wendy, who has performed in front of President Uhuru Kenyatta, British Prime Minister David Cameron and President Paul Kagame among other leaders, advocates for the right to free and quality education for every child.