Education CS Ogamba Highlights Reforms as 2025 KCSE Results Are Released in Eldoret
Female candidates attained a higher mean score in some subjects, while male candidates were superior in 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Chemistry, History and Government, and Business Studies.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi Ogamba . Photo/Achieng Kemuma
By Hubz Media Reporter
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi Ogamba has laid out the major reforms being undertaken in the education sector to equip Kenyan learners with the tools to face challenges of the 21st century at the official release of the results for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Chebisas Boys National School, Eldoret.
According to CS Ogamba, the reforms have enhanced teaching capacity and learning infrastructure across the country. He disclosed that 24,000 teachers were recruited in 2025 and another 25,000 teachers were promoted. With regard to expanding infrastructure in basic education for the transition of Grade Nine cohorts under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, a construction planning scheme is already underway, which entails the setting up of 6,100 laboratories within the year. He added that Sh44.2 billion in capitation for Free Primary Education was disbursed ahead of school reopening to enhance efficiency and accountability.
The minister also expressed worry about examination malpractices when it was revealed that 1,180 candidature results were cancelled due to irregularities. He warned that the government would not tolerate examination malpractices, insisting that the integrity of national examinations must be protected at all costs.
According to Ogamba, concerning further education, the new student-centered funding model supports learners joining colleges and universities, while fees for academic programs are structured to ensure they do not exceed Sh75,000 on semester basis, depending on academic course. He warned school heads against selling illegal levies, reiterating that government capitation was meant to support parents and ensure access to education.
KCSE Performance and Gender Trends
Indicating a 3.1 per cent increase in KCSE entrants compared to 2024, the Cabinet Secretary said: “For the second year consecutively, female candidates surpassed their male counterparts nationally.” Ten counties had higher female entries: Mandera, Wajir, Turkana, Narok, Samburu, Mombasa, Homa Bay, Nyamira, and West Pokot.
Fourteen counties, including Uasin Gishu, registered more male candidates while 23 counties registered approximate gender parity. By 2025, candidates aged 16 years and below increased to 2.65 per cent, confirming there is good progression and retention.
Ogamba noted that 17 subjects reported improved performance. Female candidates attained a higher mean score in some subjects, while male candidates were superior in 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Chemistry, History and Government, and Business Studies. National schools had given birth to the highest number of Grade A candidates.
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