Kwale High National School has staged an impressive academic comeback after posting a mean score of 9.3 in the 2024 KCSE examinations, a sharp rise from last year’s 7.58.
The national school, located in Matuga sub-county, produced 5 As, 38 A-, 86 B+, 131 B, 98 B-, 45 C+, 9 C and 1 C-, ending a year-long dry spell without a single A and restoring its position as one of the Coast region’s top performers.
The results sparked celebrations across Kwale County, with parents, students and local leaders describing the performance as a major turning point.
“This is the Kwale High we have always known, focused, disciplined and hungry for excellence,” resident Ali Hamisi said.
On the other hand, Matuga Girls also registered an improvement, posting; 1 A, 9 A-, 35 B+, 63 B, 109 B-, 83 C+, 54 C, 23 C-, 15 D+, 1 D and 1 D-, with a mean score of 7.576, slightly up from 7.367.
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Kwale High principal Mike Mutua linked the school’s remarkable turnaround to collective effort, reinforced discipline and a revived commitment to academic excellence.
“This success is not by chance. It is the result of teamwork and a clear focus on academic recovery,” Mutua said.
He said backing from the county government, expanded bursary programmes and improved school facilities had reduced the financial strain on parents and helped create a more conducive learning atmosphere.
Deputy Principal in charge of Academics, Daniel Sakwa, linked the school’s improved performance to effective leadership and a renewed culture of discipline.
He said the absence of unrest, including strikes or arson incidents, had allowed learning to proceed uninterrupted.
“Our students have maintained high levels of discipline,” Sakwa said, noting that the peaceful atmosphere has enabled both teachers and learners to concentrate fully on academics.
By Shaban Omar
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