KCSE 2019: How to check results via SMS

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results were released on Wednesday afternoon at the KNEC headquarters in Nairobi.

The examinations were done between November 4, 2019, and November 27, 2019, with a total of 699, 745 candidates sitting for the papers.

KCSE 2019 top 10 candidates:

1. Buluma Tony Wabuko — Kapsabet Boys (87.159)
2. Barasa Maryanne Njeri– Kenya High School (87.087)
3. Aboge David Odhiambo — Kapsabet Boys (87.080)
4. Anthony Owuor Ochieng — Maseno School (87.000)
5. Mathuri Natasha Wawira — Kenya High School (86.961)
6. Kizito Ezra Sikuta — Moi High School Kabarak (86.960)
7. Long’ali Chepengat — Alliance High School (86.924)
8. Ndathi Hellen Njoki — Kenya High School (86.914)
9. Siele Chelang’at Aileen — Moi Forces Academy Lanet (86.900)
10. Laura Chelang’at Ruto — St. Brigid’s Girls Kiminini (86.533)

Speaking while releasing the results, Education CS Prof George Magoha lauded all those involved in making the process a success and praised President Uhuru Kenyatta for supporting the ministry.

He noted that there was a remarkable improvement in performance in 16 subjects.

Females performed better in English, Swahili, CRE and Homescience.

627 candidates scored A plain up from 315 last year. 5796 candidates scored A- and in general, those who scored above C+ were 125,746.

To check the results;

1. Go to MESSAGES on your phone and enter the index number in full followed by KCSE.

2. Send it to 20076.

The charges will be around Sh25.

Also, by visiting the KNEC portal you can get the results but there might be delays due to numerous people trying to access the website at the same time.