KCSE Results 2025 Released: 270,000 Candidates Attain C+ and Qualify for Direct University Entry
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has officially announced the release of the KCSE Results 2025 during a national ceremony held at AIC Chebisaas High School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The release marks a major academic milestone for nearly one million candidates who sat the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination and have been awaiting confirmation of their performance.
Watch the KCSE Results 2025 announcement below:
According to data released by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), a total of 993,000 candidates registered and sat for the 2025 KCSE examinations. Performance analysis indicates that 270,000 candidates attained a mean grade of C+ and above, making them eligible for direct entry into universities across the country.
Overview of KCSE Results 2025 Performance
The KCSE Results 2025 reflect varied performance outcomes across different grade categories. At the top of the grading scale, 1,932 candidates scored grade A (plain), representing the highest-performing group in the examination.
Other grade distributions were recorded as follows:
- A minus: 9,336 candidates
- B plus: 23,990 candidates
- B plain: 50,215 candidates
- B minus: 80,681 candidates
- C plus: 104,561 candidates
- C plain: 115,801 candidates
- C minus: 120,615 candidates
Below the university qualification threshold, the following grades were recorded:
- D plus: 126,915 candidates
- D plain: 145,557 candidates
- D minus: 161,724 candidates
- E: 47,798 candidates
The Ministry of Education described the results as an important indicator of sustained efforts to improve learning outcomes within the education system.
KCSE Results 2025 Examination Administration
The KCSE 2025 examinations were conducted over a period of approximately five weeks, starting on October 21 and concluding on November 21, 2025. During this period, candidates across the country were examined under strict regulations designed to protect the integrity and credibility of the national assessment.
Candidates were examined in 30 subjects, which were administered through a total of 74 examination papers. To ensure secure handling of examination materials, KNEC deployed 633 distribution centres, commonly referred to as containers, across the country. These centres played a critical role in the daily distribution and collection of examination papers, enhancing both security and efficiency.
Gender Distribution Among Candidates
Out of the 993,000 candidates who sat the KCSE Results 2025 examinations:
- 492,019 were male candidates
- 501,214 were female candidates
The figures show near gender parity, with girls accounting for approximately 50 per cent of the total candidature, continuing a trend of strong female participation in national examinations.
Reduction in Examination Irregularities
On matters of examination integrity, the Ministry of Education reported a decline in cases of malpractice. A total of 418 candidates were implicated in examination irregularities during the 2025 KCSE examinations.
This represents a reduction compared to the 614 cases recorded in 2024. Education officials attributed the improvement to enhanced surveillance, tighter supervision, and increased awareness among candidates and teachers regarding the consequences of cheating.
How to Check KCSE Results 2025
Following the official release, candidates can now access their KCSE Results 2025 through the official KNEC online portal.
Steps to check results:
Step 1: Visit results.knec.ac.ke
Step 2: Enter the candidate’s index number and name as registered with KNEC
Candidates and schools have been advised to rely only on official platforms to avoid misinformation.
Next Steps After KCSE Results 2025
The release of the KCSE Results 2025 now sets the stage for university placements, college admissions, and other post-secondary pathways. Candidates are advised to carefully review official guidance from relevant education authorities as they prepare for the next phase of their academic or professional journeys.
Cautionary note: Candidates should confirm all information through official Ministry of Education and KNEC channels to avoid delays or misinformation during the transition process.
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