Kenyatta High School in Taita Taveta County, Mwatate Sub-county, regained its traditional academic performance with an 8.04 performance index in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.
The 2023 class had an 81% transition rate to the university, with 49 candidates falling short of qualifying, with no E, D-, or D plain grade.
The school Chief principal Kagutha Macharia celebrated last year’s record-breaking performance, despite slightly below 2022 KCSE results, stating that the results were not by fluke.
“It was an amalgam of self-denial dedication and discipline. We also covered the syllabus in good time to allow for an adequate period for revision,” said Macharia, adding that the school is on an upward trajectory and they will not rest until they attain a mean grade of 9.55 points and above.
The candidates who scored straight A included Christian Keah Nyangala, Maxwell Mwaro, Ramadhan Mwanduka, and Khamisi Kanginya.
“We thank God for this good performance! We are excited with the results, and I thank the entire teaching staff, parents and support staff for being there for the candidates. For the class of 2023, I am a proud teacher,” said the Director of studies, Mr. Jones Mwanyumba.
Kenyatta High School floored their academic archrival, Dr. Aggrey High School in Wundanyi Sub-county, which was position one in Taita Taveta County in 2022.
Bura Girls High School secured position two with a mean score of 7.64, Mwaghogho Boys High School secured position three with a mean score of 7.24, and Dr. Aggrey High School secured position four with a mean score of 7.08.
At the same time, Canon Kituri Secondary School obtained a mean score of 6.87, emerging fifth, as Murray Girls High School followed at position 6 with a mean score of 6.21.
By Peter Luganje
