Sub-county schools outperformed County schools in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, underscoring the impact of recent government investments in education.
According to the Ministry of Education, 72,699 candidates from Sub-county schools attained grade C+ and above, compared to 36,600 candidates from County schools, highlighting the growing competitiveness of smaller, community-based institutions. National schools remained at the top, producing 1,526 grade A candidates.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba attributed the improved performance to enhanced teacher capacity and upgraded learning environments.
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“Since 2023, the government has recruited 100,000 teachers, including 24,000 this year, and promoted 25,000 educators, ensuring schools are staffed with qualified personnel prepared for the rollout of Competency-Based Education (CBE). Teachers have also undergone retooling and reorientation programmes to equip them for the new curriculum,” affirmed CS Ogamba.
The Ministry has also invested heavily in school infrastructure, constructing 23,000 classrooms in 2024/2025 to accommodate growing student numbers and support the first Grade 9 cohort under CBE.
In addition, 1,600 laboratories are planned for Senior Schools to strengthen practical learning and hands-on skills, a critical component of the CBE system.
Stakeholders say the combination of skilled teachers and improved facilities is contributing to stronger outcomes in Sub-county schools, bridging the performance gap with County schools and supporting equitable access to quality education nationwide.
By Mercy Kokwon
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