Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu on Friday, January 20, released the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results at Mitihani House in Nairobi.
Speaking during the release Machogu noted that 14 counties had more male applicants than female candidates, compared to 17 counties in 2021.
Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Turkana, Samburu, West Pokot, Kajiado, Narok, Homa Bay, Migori, Garissa, and Mandera were among the counties mentioned.
The Education CS praised the candidates and teachers, stating that 17 subjects showed a noticeable improvement in performance compared to 11 subjects in 2021.
In contrast to the KCSE 2021 exams, which had 1138 candidates, the KCSE 2022 exams had 1,140 candidates. 173,345 candidates achieved the minimum grade for admission into the university, scoring C+ or higher.
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At least 1,146 students got an A, with 271 girls and 875 males, down from 1,138 in 2021. Machogu noted that data shows 30,822 students received a grade E, down from 46,151 in the year 2021.
These represent 12,760 female students and 18,062 male students. According to Machugu, the percentage of candidates with an E grade fell from 5.56% to 3.49% over the course of the previous year.
Compared to 53.29% in 2021, there are 522 588 candidates with a D+ or higher, equivalent to 59.14%.
The marking procedure began on December 28 and was carried out in 35 centers with the help of 30,000 examiners.KCSE exam marking was slightly disrupted after teachers from St Francis Mang’u Girls downed their tools following low wages and poor working conditions.
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They expressed concern about the rigidity of the marking system as well. Teachers who talked to the media noted that, in spite of the shifting economic landscape, the examination council was employing rates identical to those used in the 2010 examinations.
Nancy Macharia, Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), promised to step in to prevent disruptions to exam marking while speaking at Mtihani House Nairobi on Friday, January 20.
KCPE, KCSE 2023 Registration Guidelines
Among other key issues raised during the KCSE exam results were KCSE, and KCPE registration guidelines. All schools were instructed by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) to register 2023 KCSE and KCPE candidates by March 31.
KNEC CEO David Njeng’ere stated that the registration portal would open on February 1 while speaking at the 2022 KCSE results announcement in Nairobi on Friday, January 20.
He advised teachers and parents to use the deadline because there would be no extension. He also added that registration forms must be completed and returned to the Council by the school principals.
The CEO emphasized the need for registration and added that unregistered candidates will not be permitted to take their tests.
How to check Results
SMS
- Send an SMS to 20076 containing the student’s index number, at a cost of KSh.25 via all mobile networks, including Equitel and Telkom
- The KCSE initials should be capitalized.
- Additionally, there should be no space between the index number and KCPE. For example, 00000000000KCSE.
KNEC PORTAL
- To obtain a candidate’s result via the portal, first, visit the KNEC website.
- Once you have gained access to the portal, select the exam year the candidate took. In this instance, choose 2022.
- Click submit after entering the student’s index number.
- The student’s results will be displayed on the screen after the information has been submitted.
- While there are no associated fees with using this option, a strong internet connection is necessary
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