By Dorothy Musyoka
Following the release of the 2025Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results, the government has congratulated all the 993,226 candidates who sat for the 2025 KCSE.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has commended the 270,715 students who attained the minimum university entry grade, qualifying them to join universities across the country.
“I applaud the 270,715 students who have qualified to join University, and also the rest who will find training and skills development opportunities in tertiary institutions, vocational training institutions and other opportunities,” stated DP Kindiki.
The Government emphasized that examination results should not be viewed as an end in themselves, but as a means to unlocking individual potential.
“Examination results are not an end in themselves but a means to an end,” added the Deputy President.
As Kenya prepares to retire the KCSE by 2027, the country is transitioning from the 8-4-4 system to the Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) system.
This shift is aimed at nurturing a more adaptive, skilled, and innovative workforce that will enhance Kenya’s ambition of joining the world’s leading economies within a generation.
The DP reiterated that CBET offers a superior alternative by focusing on competencies, practical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities that align with modern labour market demands.
Over the past three years, deliberate and sustained measures have been undertaken to ensure a smooth and inclusive transition from 8-4-4 to CBET.
These efforts will continue until full implementation is achieved, followed by continuous refinement to perfect the system and maximize its impact.
The Government reiterated its commitment to supporting learners, educators, parents, and institutions throughout this transition, underscoring education as a cornerstone of Kenya’s social and economic transformation.