Moi High School Kabarak led the pack of giants from Rift Valley in this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results released on Friday.
Kabarak, which had 16 students among the top 100 nationally – the most a single school produced – continued with its tradition of excellence.
It was followed by Alliance High School with 13 students among the top 100.
Kamweru Mwangi Duncan Ian, who led the Kabarakcandidates, was ranked fourth nationally with 87.2899 points.
His classmates Mathenge Stephanie Kirigo, Ayodi Alfred Mugeyi and Matsotso Madlean Auma were among the top 20 nationally.
Others in the top 100 from Kabarak included Gathoni Wambui Jackline, Muiruri Gicheru, Ng’wono Calvin, Lee Kinoti, Ariko Abong, Mungai Gacoka, Ndegwa Mwangi, Rashid Shake, Too Sammy Kibet, Faith Jebet Kiprop and Waibochi Denis Rukwaro.
Kirigo, who was elated by the results, said she would want to pursue a course in Engineering at the University of Nairobi.
“I am so elated for the good results. Hard work and prayers finally paid off,” said Kirigo.
Matsotso and Ayodi would both like to pursue Medicine at the University of Nairobi.
The candidates said hard work and dedication from teachers at Kabarak made them post exemplary results.
School Principal Elisheba Cheruiyot, who led teachers and staff in celebrations of the results, attributed the good performance to hard work and discipline among students.
“They (students) worked hard and were disciplined throughout the year,” said Mrs Cheruiyot.
Kapsabet Boys High School in Nandi County also cemented its position by producing seven students among the top 100 performers nationally.
Whitney Nicanor Mabwi led the pack at position 13 nationally with a mean grade of 87.026, followed by Malit Griffins Kiprono (86.86) who was position 22 nationally.
Others in the top 100 from the school included Ian Kiplagat, Kiplongei Allan, Kiprop Fortunatus, Ngoge Wiliam Kaiser and Lusweti Luke Kerry.
Moments after the announcement, staff members who had turned up at the school burst into celebrations after recording several candidates with straight As upon downloading the results.
Kapsabet Boys had produced 26 straight As and several other A- (minus) by the time of going to press, beating a target of 20 As that had been set by the 2018 class of 331 candidates.
“This is an improvement compared to the three straight As we had last year.
We had also scored a mean score of 9.3,” said Kipchumba Maiyo, the school Principal, who attributed the impressive results to teamwork and commitment among parents, staff and students.
Moi Girls High School Eldoret was also a top performer in the region, producing four candidates among the top 100 countrywide.
The top girls included Maera Angela Bosibori (86.071), Kemei Trizah Jebet (85.719), Grace Wanjiku Gicharu (84.836) and Ochieng Alice 84.8.
School Principal Loice Karoney said they received 14 As and 67 A- (minus) from the preliminary
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