Mt Kenya region schools post impressive results

By Newsflash Team

The Mt Kenya region has once again cemented its reputation as a centre of academic excellence after leading secondary schools posted strong performances in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

Murang’a High School, Nanyuki High School, Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School and Kagumo High School emerged among the standout institutions, reflecting a sustained culture of discipline, effective leadership and strong community backing for education.

Murang’a and Nanyuki post strong results

Murang’a High School recorded a mean score of 10.163, an improvement from 9.7 achieved the previous year. Results analysis showed that candidates attained 88 A (plain), 155 A-, 133 B+, 85 B and 18 C+ grades, underscoring an overall solid performance.

Nanyuki High School maintained its upward trend, posting a mean score of 9.683. Out of the 477 candidates who sat the examination, 44 achieved A (plain), while 55 attained A- grades.

Principal Solomon Koech attributed the strong showing to collective effort and a stable learning environment. He praised teachers, parents and students for their discipline and dedication, noting that political support had remained non-intrusive, allowing academic programmes to run smoothly.

“Although our highest number of A (plain) grades remains the 15 recorded in 2023, the boys have continued to excel despite infrastructural constraints, including reliance on only two science laboratories to serve a large student population,” he said.

Girls’ schools register notable gains

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School in Nyeri County also posted impressive gains, presenting 424 candidates and recording a mean score of 9.179 — an improvement of 0.1442.

The school registered 11 A (plain) grades, including one candidate who scored 84 points, alongside 174 A- grades and strong results across the B range. Notably, 97.17 per cent of the candidates — 412 girls — attained university entry grades, prompting celebrations at the institution.

Principal Jane Njuguna credited the results to strong backing from school management, the Parents Association and parents, citing sustained investment in academic mentorship, discipline and emotional support.

“This success reflects the collective commitment of our management, the Parents Association and our parents, who stood firmly with the school throughout the journey,” she said.

Kagumo, Meru shine

Kagumo High School sustained its upward momentum, posting a mean score of 9.99. The school recorded 75 A grades, 149 A-, 111 B+, 81 B, 63 B- and 22 C+ grades, marking a notable improvement from previous years.

Principal Dr Silas Mwirigh attributed the performance to committed teachers, focused students and a supportive board, noting that the school is now targeting a mean score of 10.5 in the next KCSE cycle.

“We are delighted with these results, which demonstrate clear improvement compared to previous years. We posted a mean score of 9.99 — just 0.01 short of an A plain,” he said.

One of the top performers, Muriuki Ryan Gachihi, who scored 83 points, expressed his ambition to join Kenyatta University to pursue either computer science or software development.

St Gregory Karima Mixed Day Secondary School in Othaya, Nyeri County, also recorded improved KCSE 2025 results, signalling a positive performance trajectory. The school posted a mean grade of 3.348, up from 2.657 in 2024.

At Meru School, 69 candidates attained A (plain), 136 A-, 153 B+, 157 B (plain), 49 B- and six C (plain), with two candidates scoring C-.

Chogoria Boys High School in neighbouring Tharaka Nithi County recorded a mean score of 7.645 (B minus). Telvin Mavic of Chuka Boys led the school with an A grade, as the institution posted impressive overall results.

Kiurani Boys High School in Maara sub-county achieved a mean score of 7.8 (B minus), while at Pioneer Boys School in Maragua, Murang’a County, Macharia Freddie Ngare scored an A with 84 points.