Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha released the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Mtihani House in Nairobi on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
In a televised briefing, CS Magoha said the overall performance for the year 2020 improved significantly compared to the previous year.
The top candidate was Mumo Faith Kawi who scored 433 marks compared to 440 marks scored by the best candidate in 2019.
Wesonga Yuvet Nanzala and Murithii Angel Gakenia tied their scores to register 432 marks, followed by Samuel Wanyonyi 431, Castro William 431, Maureen Tarus 431, Abiud Kipkurui 430, Margaret Mwangi 430, Dennis Omondi 429, Joyce Nkatha 429.
CS Magoha said the release of the exams was unique because of the COVID-19 crisis that has posed a threat to all learning institutions in the country.
“It is the first time that we are releasing results of KCPE in April. And it’s the first time we release the results when our country is busy managing the effects and spread of COVID-19,” said CS Magoha.
Professor Magoha commended this year’s results and congratulated teachers for their exemplary work despite the COVID-19 challenges.
The final exam was done from March 22 to 24 this year where 1,179,182 million candidates sat the KCPE exam.
Out of the total number of candidates, 590,450 were boys representing 50.07 percent while 588,742 were girls representing 49.93 percent.
However, all students who sat for KCPE would transition to secondary school with form one selection slated to begin May 28, 2021.
The CS said the students from needy backgrounds would give 9000 scholarships from students in needy backgrounds.
