- Francis Atwoli has responded to a photo that went viral online linked to KCSE 2025 results and the car prize controversy
- KCSE 2025 saw top scores rise, with national schools leading performance metrics
- The photo that went viral on social media caused mixed reactions on social media and led to speculations about Atwoli’s family relationship.
Boss of the Central Organization of Trade Unions, Francis Atwolihas responded to a photo that went viral following the release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.
Source: UGC
Education Minister Julius Ogamba released the highly anticipated results at Chebisaas High School there Eldoret on Friday, January 9.
In the 2025 KCSE examinations, the number of candidates who obtained Grade A (open) increased to 1,932, from 1,693 the previous year.
National schools led the way for the best performers, achieving 1,526 of these top scores.
Overall, 270,715 candidates achieved an average grade of C+ or higher, qualifying for university and representing approximately 27% of all participants.
Day schools, especially those in small counties, showed great success and surpassed county schools in the number of university admissions.
Did Atwoli give the guy a Prado for passing KCSE?
Amid mixed feelings about the result, a photo that went viral online showed Atwoli with a young man.
The photo showed the long-time COTU boss outside a house with green leaves.
Atwoli wore a blue striped suit and greeted the young man.
The young man held the gift box in his other hand.
Atwoli held the car keys, and behind them was a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.
The SUV had a red ribbon, indicating it was a gift.
The base price of the Prado according to local car catalogs is around KSh 5 million, but it can quadruple depending on the year of manufacture and trim level.
“Atwoli gifted his nephew a Land Cruiser Prado for his exemplary performance in KCSE,” a post said.
Another publication claimed that the boy was Atwoli’s son.
The post prompted a COTU boss to respond.
Source: Facebook
He shared the photo with the word “FAKE” written on it, indicating that the claims were not true.
However, he did not provide details about when the photo was captured or whether it was altered.
What did Kenyans say about Atwoli’s ‘gift’?
However, some Kenyans believed the news and sent the boy congratulatory messages.
@bsngln38133:
“Wonderful gift! That’s a huge cash flow milestone.”
Justine Gitonga:
“Brand new with old generation numbers?”
Denis Muinde:
“People are not stupid.”
Stan Stanningley:
“Congratulations.”
Ken Pogba:
“Which side should the poor sit on when we wait for God to remember us? Congratulations to that young man for his performance and his hard work.”
Which famous Kenyan people scored A in KCSE?
Source: Facebook
In other news, several Kenyan celebrities excelled in their KCSE exams before embarking on successful entertainment careers.
Comedian JB Masanduku scored three consecutive A grades in science at Starehe Boys.
DJ Creme de la Creme scored an A- overall and later graduated with a second Honors degree in Computer Science.
A comedian Mulamwah achieved an A- grade with multiple A grades in science and maths at St Anthony’s Boys.
Actress Brenda Wairimu got an A grade and came third in Mombasa. Singer Fena Gitu scored an A- in Precious Blood Riruta but wished for a better score.
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