Lesser-known extra-county and sub-county schools in Nyamira County posted standout results in the 2025 KCSE, outshining some of the traditionally dominant institutions. The performance shift was highlighted as Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba released the national results on Friday, with several schools recording high university transition rates and strong mean scores.
Nyakongo Boys High School in Gesima Ward, Kitutu Masaba Constituency, led the county’s surprise winners. The school presented 525 candidates, all of whom attained the direct university entry grade of C+ and above. Four students scored A (plain), while the last candidate met the minimum C+ threshold, underscoring a rare 100 percent transition.
Director of Studies Albert Mokua credited the outcome to a united effort by parents, staff, students, and local leaders. He said the school has maintained an upward trajectory for three consecutive years, posting mean scores of 9.1 and above, and urged parents to enrol more learners to benefit from a calm, focused learning environment.
Other lesser-known schools also impressed. St. Cyprian Biticha recorded a mean score of 8.5, while Manga posted 8.0, placing both among the county’s stronger performers this year. Their results add to a broader narrative of rising competitiveness beyond the traditional academic powerhouses.
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Among the national and established schools, Sironga Girls’ National School achieved a mean grade of 8.6. Chief Principal Jane Nyanumba said the school presented over 600 candidates, most of whom attained C+ and above. The grade distribution included 17 A‑, 98 B+, 280 B (plain), 282 B‑, 135 C+, 29 C (plain), and 9 C‑. She attributed the performance to student discipline, faith, and sustained parental support.
Nyambaria Boys High School posted a mean score of 8.5, lower than last year’s mark. The school recorded 21 A‑, 99 B+, 285 B (plain), 305 B‑, and 214 C+. The remaining candidates included 9 with C (plain), 33 C‑, 3 D+, and 1 D (plain). Chief Principal Charles Onyari acknowledged the dip, thanked the school community for their resilience, and urged students and teachers to redouble efforts to reclaim higher ground in the next cycle.
Nyamira County Director of Education Joshua Kega congratulated schools that met or exceeded expectations and encouraged those that fell short to regroup and strategise. He pledged advisory support to teachers, parents, and students, and called for cooperation among all education stakeholders to sustain quality learning and improve outcomes across the county.
By Enock Okong’o
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