Nyambaria High School’s Deputy Principal, Mr. Onesmus Ong’uti, recently spoke about the school’s performance in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
The deputy principal revealed that the top-performing student scored an impressive 84 points.
However, the school faced challenges during the examinations, and Mr. Ong’uti mentioned that a detailed report would be provided once they receive clearance from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
Yesterday, false reports circulated on social media, claiming that Nyambaria High School had a mean score of 11.
KNEC swiftly clarified that these results were fake and announced the suspension of school rankings. The principal is expected to release a comprehensive report once the school receives the green light from KNEC.
In the broader context of the 2023 KCSE results, various schools have shown remarkable achievements.
Sironga Girls High School, Nyabururu Girls National School, Kereri Girls High School, St Kizito Nyansiongo Boys High, Nyakeore Secondary School, Kisii High School, Kebabe Girls Secondary School, St. Paul’s Riang’ombe in Nyamira, Kebirigo High School, St. Paul’s Riang’ombe, and Mwongori High School are among the institutions that sent a significant number of students to university.
The official 2023 KCSE results for Nyambaria High School are yet to be released. Candidates can access their individual results online through a link on the KNEC website, using their index numbers and registration data.
However, a concerning statistic reveals that 48,174 candidates, equivalent to 5.33%, scored a mean grade of E despite the Ministry’s use of a more flexible system in computing the final results.
The Ministry expressed disappointment at this outcome and has directed the Directorate of Quality Assurance to investigate these cases across the country within one month.
Furthermore, 4,109 candidates suspected of engaging in examination irregularities have had their results withheld pending the completion of investigations.
In a separate development, Education Cabinet Secretary Machogu announced a substantial government investment of Sh12.8 billion to construct classrooms in junior schools, with the aim of having 15,015 classrooms ready for Grade 9 students next year.
CS Machogu also urged teachers to continue using approved textbooks and directed the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to ensure curriculum designs are available on the KICD website.
The new KCSE grading system emphasizes Mathematics and the best-performing language subject among English, Kiswahili, and Kenyan Sign Language. CS Machogu also instructed the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to conduct a comprehensive career awareness campaign for 2023 KCSE candidates.
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