Thirsty school without lab, library outshines Trans-Nzoia giants in KCSE) results, sending several candidates to university and outperforming established county schools.
The rural-based mixed school recorded a mean score of 6.5, up from 4.5 in 2024, with three candidates; Onesmus Barasa, Christabel Nafula and Joel Kimtai, each scoring a B+, qualifying for direct university admission.
The results have drawn attention across the county, traditionally dominated by academic giants such as St Joseph’s Girls, St Joseph’s Boys, St Brigid’s Girls and St Anthony’s Boys.
Despite the strong performance, the school continues to grapple with acute infrastructural challenges. It has no science laboratory or library, forcing teachers to conduct experiments in ordinary classrooms using improvised equipment. The institution also lacks tap water, with students relying on water ferried by donkey vendors for drinking, cooking and science practicals.
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Located in the rugged Mt Elgon terrain, learners trek long distances to school daily, conditions that had previously cast doubt on the school’s ability to produce university-bound candidates. In total, 108 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE examination at the school.
Principal Patrick Simiyu attributed the improved performance to determination by both learners and staff, despite the constraints.
“The school has grown from a primary section and has faced numerous challenges, especially the lack of a laboratory and library, which affected past performance. However, we remained focused,” said Simiyu.
To address the challenges, the school’s Board of Management (BoM) and Parents Teachers Association (PTA) have proposed a Ksh45 million development plan, which includes drilling a borehole, constructing a laboratory and library, and acquiring land for expansion to accommodate rising enrolment.
Deputy principal Aswani Asakhulu credited the results to teamwork among stakeholders.
“This achievement is a product of harmonious collaboration between teachers, parents and students, where everyone played their role,” he said.
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BoM chairman William Majimbo underscored the role of discipline, noting that parental support had been critical in enforcing it.
“It is nearly impossible to achieve good results without discipline. Parents have been supportive whenever called upon,” Majimbo said.
PTA chairman Benson Butale described the results as the fulfilment of a long-held vision since the school transitioned from a primary institution.
The school administration says it is now focused on improving its mean score further in the remaining KCSE examinations under the 8-4-4 education system, expressing optimism that better facilities will enhance performance.
By Abisai Amugune
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