Male students lead in scoring grade E over female counterparts

Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba officially announced the results for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams on Thursday, January 9, 2024. Speaking from Mtihani House, Ogamba revealed that 962,512 candidates had sat for the national exams and emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing higher education opportunities. “Today we are releasing the 2024…

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2024 KCSE results in numbers

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, PS Belio Kipsang during the release KCSE results 2024 at Mtihani House. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results are finally out. A total of 962, 512 candidates sat the 2024 KCSE, compared to 899,453 in 2023, accounting for a 7.19 per cent increase….

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KNEC website crashes minutes after release of 2024 KCSE results

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) website has crashed. This comes shortly after Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba announced the release of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. The website, results.knec.ac.ke, may have been overwhelmed by traffic from 962,512 candidates eager to check their examination results online. This year, the Ministry of Education…

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‘My baby wanted to see snow’-Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce shares heartwarming holiday moments

The Jamaican sprinting queen celebrated Christmas with her children in NYC, shared heartfelt moments and hinted at returning to work. Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has delighted her fans with heartwarming glimpses of her family’s Christmas celebrations in New York City.  The eight-time Olympic medalist showcased the festive fun she had with her children before…

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How to Check KCSE Result 2024 Online: A Simple Guide to Follow

Education Minister Julius Migos announced the much-awaited KCSE results on Thursday, January 9 The results, which caused concern among many Kenyans, were released from Test House in Nairobi The minister also revealed how KCSE 2024 candidates can get their results through KNEC's online portal The Minister of Education Julius Migos Ogamba has released the expected…

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KNEC cancels results of 840 candidates over exam malpractices

KNEC CEO David Njengere during the release of 2024 KCSE results on Jan 9, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has canceled the results of 840 candidates due to examination malpractices in the  2024 national exams. Additionally, results for 2,899 candidates suspected of involvement in irregularities have been withheld pending investigations….

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2024 KCSE: Over 200k Candidates Score C+ and Above, Successfully Join Universities

The Ministry of Education has officially revealed the eagerly awaited results of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2024 The government recognized the challenges faced by the students during their four-year secondary studies, including the COVID-19 pandemic During the announcement, the Minister of Education, Julius Ogamba, revealed that 246, 391 students obtained marks to enter…

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KNEC cancels results for 840 candidates over malpractice

KNEC CEO David Njengere during the release of 2024 KCSE results on Jan 9, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Kenya National Examination Council has cancelled results for 840 candidates over malpractices. Chief Executive Officer David Njengere said the council is withholding 2,829 results pending the completion of investigations in the next 30 days.

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Rigathi Gachagua Cheers George Natembeya, Encourages Him to Remain Brave: “Don't Stop”

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua supported the position of Governor George Natembeya regarding the increase in kidnapping cases Gachagua said the recent statements of the Majority Leader in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung'wah, is proof enough that Natembeya was telling the truth. Meanwhile, the governor of Trans Nzoia denied any political relationship with the former…

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TSC Clarifies SACCO Deductions Policy Amid Misinformation Concerns

There’s been ongoing discussion regarding automatic SACCO deductions from teachers’ salaries, with various claims circulating online. To address these concerns, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) released a statement on January 7, 2025, hoping to combat the wave of misinformation. Reports suggested that TSC planned to halt automatic SACCO deductions, requiring manual payments such as mobile…

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