Editor's Review

Magata Bruce Mackenzie from Gilgil Hills Academy emerged as the top candidate.

Education CS Prof. George Magoha on Monday released the 2021 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination results.

At a press briefing on Monday at Mitihani House, Prof. Magoha stated that Magata Bruce Mackenzie from Gilgil Hills Academy emerged as the top candidate.

The CS further named the top 10 candidates in the exam detailing that only 3 marks separated the candidates.

The top 10 candidates are as follows:           

1. Magata Bruce Mackenzie - 428 marks     Gilgil Hills Academy

2. Momanyi Ashley Kerubo - 427 marks       Makini School

3. Kuoma Charity Buyanzi - 426 marks         Holy Family Misikhu Girls Primary School

4. Mbugua Sharon Wairimu - 426 marks       Emmanuel Springs

5. Muteti Shantel Ndinda - 426 marks           Kitengela International School

6. Stanley Otieno Omondi - 426 marks          Rofin Field Junior School

7. Wekesa Naomi - 426 marks                        Whitestar Academy

8. Kimani Ethan Karuga - 426 marks              Stepping Stones Preparatory

9. Njeru Joel Musyoka - 425 marks                Nyagwa Primary

10. Muriuki Victor - 425 marks                        PCEA Mwimbi Boarding Primary school

11. Diana Rose Natola - 425 marks                 Fesbeth Kakamega

12. Kaderia Emmanuel Munene - 425 marks  New Bambini

13. Emmanuel Kiplagat Ngetich - 425 marks  Moi Kabarak

14. George Morris Otieno - 425 marks            Hill School 

{Prof. George Magoha and other education officials during the release of 2021 KCPE results}

Meanwhile, speaking before the release of the results, Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) CEO  Dr. John Onsati assured Kenyans that the council has put in place measures to deliver the remaining national exams.

"We have been reviewing the process to ensure credible examinations are delivered. This being an electioneering year, Knec has put all measures to deliver the remaining national examinations scheduled for November this year," Dr. Onsati stated.

A total of 1,225,507 candidates sat for the 2021 KCPE examination with CS Magoha revealing that the general performance improved.