• As we delve deeper into the statistics, Kakamega County emerges as a frontrunner, producing the highest number of candidates at 50,078, with 25,938 females and 24,140 males. 

The 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results have arrived, bringing with them a wave of transformation and intriguing statistics that tell a compelling story about the current state of education in Kenya.

For the first time in the history of the KCSE, female candidates outnumbered their male counterparts. With 483,551 female candidates compared to 481,621 males, this milestone marks a shift in gender representation in Kenyan education. It’s a testament to the increasing empowerment and participation of young women in academia.

As we delve deeper into the statistics, Kakamega County emerges as a frontrunner, producing the highest number of candidates at 50,078, with 25,938 females and 24,140 males. Following closely are Nakuru County with 46,294 candidates (23,341 females and 22,935 males) and Nairobi County with 32,673 candidates (17,125 females and 15,548 males). These numbers highlight not only regional participation but also the rising prominence of female students in traditionally male-dominated educational spaces.

The Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba shared plans for a significant change in the KCSE administration. Starting this year, the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) will introduce a mid-year series of KCSE examinations, set to take place every July.

This initiative aims to cater to candidates wishing to repeat the exams or those who missed them due to unforeseen circumstances, including illness. Additionally, adult candidates will now have the opportunity to register for these mid-year exams, broadening access to education.

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The results also reveal a notable increase in the number of candidates achieving a direct entry qualification of grade C+ and above. A total of 246,391 students (25.53%) reached this benchmark, a significant rise from 201,133 (22.27%) in 2023. CS Ogamba attributed this improvement to the newly implemented grading system, which has seemingly yielded positive outcomes for students.

The streak of good news continues with an increase in the number of candidates scoring grade A. In 2024 KCSE, 1,693 students achieved this top grade, up from 1,216 in the previous year. This upward trend suggests a growing academic excellence among Kenyan students.

However, the journey isn't without its challenges. A total of 840 candidates faced consequences for irregularities, resulting in the cancellation of their results.

Despite the overall progress, the results also indicated a decline in performance across 10 subjects compared to 2023. Interestingly, while female candidates outperformed males in several subjects, males excelled in 23 subjects.