As secondary schools across the country conducted rehearsals for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations on Friday, a spot check by Education Digital in Makueni County revealed that the exercise went on smoothly.
At St. Martin Kathonzweni Boys High School, Principal Patrick Wambua said in a phone interview that the school’s 176 candidates are well prepared for the national examinations.
“We carried out the exercise successfully. I pray for the good health of our candidates. Having prepared them adequately with my able team of teachers, I am confident they will perform better than last year,” said Wambua.
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He encouraged the students to put God first, remain confident, and maintain discipline as the exams draw near. The school will begin with seven technical subjects next week before the main KCSE papers commence on November 3, in line with the national timetable.
Mwaani Boys Secondary School Principal Martin Kimongo also expressed optimism about his 241 candidates, saying they are ready for the examinations.
“This year, we have 241 candidates sitting for their KCSE. I am sure God will reward the efforts these boys have been putting in their studies. We have done our best as teachers and we just pray for good health, concentration in the exam room, and discipline, above all, prayers and hard work,” said Kimongo.
Speaking to Education Digital after the rehearsal exercise, Kimongo affirmed that his students are prepared and confident as they head into the national exams.
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On the other hand, Kyusyani Secondary School Principal Albert Musyimi said the school is looking forward to improved results this year.
Musyimi having been promoted to Principal, noted that the school has 41 candidates and that the rehearsal exercise was very much okay.
“The boys have worked tirelessly, and we have done our duty as teachers. The boys are very promising and I am sure they are going to give good results even more than last year,” said Musyimi.
The principal reminded the candidates that discipline, prayer, revision, time keeping all equal to their success.
By Lydia Ngoolo
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