Former KCPE stars continue to shine in KCSE

Four years after sitting their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations, a group of oncetop-performing pupilshave reaffirmed their academic promise byposting stellar results in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), a journey marked by resilience, discipline and sustained excellence.At the top of the list is Magata Bruce Mackenzie, who emerged as the best KCPE candidate in 2021 after scoring an impressive428 marks at Gilgil Hills Academy. His transition toAlliance High School, one of the country’s most competitive national schools, placed him under immense academic pressure. Yet, Bruce rose to the occasion, attaining a straight AFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp(84 points) in the 2025 KCSE examination.“The transition was not easy because expectations were very high. I learned that consistency and humility matter just as much as intelligence,” Bruce saidMomanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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posting stellar results in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), a journey marked by resilience, discipline and sustained excellence.At the top of the list is Magata Bruce Mackenzie, who emerged as the best KCPE candidate in 2021 after scoring an impressive428 marks at Gilgil Hills Academy. His transition toAlliance High School, one of the country’s most competitive national schools, placed him under immense academic pressure. Yet, Bruce rose to the occasion, attaining a straight AFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp(84 points) in the 2025 KCSE examination.“The transition was not easy because expectations were very high. I learned that consistency and humility matter just as much as intelligence,” Bruce saidMomanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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At the top of the list is Magata Bruce Mackenzie, who emerged as the best KCPE candidate in 2021 after scoring an impressive428 marks at Gilgil Hills Academy. His transition toAlliance High School, one of the country’s most competitive national schools, placed him under immense academic pressure. Yet, Bruce rose to the occasion, attaining a straight AFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp(84 points) in the 2025 KCSE examination.“The transition was not easy because expectations were very high. I learned that consistency and humility matter just as much as intelligence,” Bruce saidMomanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Alliance High School, one of the country’s most competitive national schools, placed him under immense academic pressure. Yet, Bruce rose to the occasion, attaining a straight AFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp(84 points) in the 2025 KCSE examination.“The transition was not easy because expectations were very high. I learned that consistency and humility matter just as much as intelligence,” Bruce saidMomanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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(84 points) in the 2025 KCSE examination.“The transition was not easy because expectations were very high. I learned that consistency and humility matter just as much as intelligence,” Bruce saidMomanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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“The transition was not easy because expectations were very high. I learned that consistency and humility matter just as much as intelligence,” Bruce saidMomanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Momanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Momanyi Ashley Kerubo, who scored 427 marks in KCPE 2021 while at Makini School. She later joinedKenya High School, where she matched Bruce’s performance with a plain Aof 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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of 84 points. Education analysts Dr. Emmanuel Manyasa say the two have symbolised academic continuity, proving that early excellence can be sustained with the right support systems.“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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“These candidates proved they were not one-time stars. They confirmed that top KCPE performance, when nurtured well, can translate into KCSE success,” she said.A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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A rare and inspiring story of twin excellence also emerged from the 2025 KCSE results. Maureen Kemunto Kerina of Alliance Girls High School scored a straight A (84 points),while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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while her twin sister Michelle Mochache Kerina, studying at Loreto High School Limuru, followed closely with an A (83 points).The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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The twins had also impressed in KCPE 2021, with Maureen scoring 417 marks andMichelle 412 marksat Mt. Olives Adventist School, Ngong.“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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“We motivated each other even though we were in different schools Their discipline and teamwork never changed,” her mother said.Their achievement is being hailed as a rare academic feat, not only because of their grades but also because it was accomplished in two different national schools with distinct academic cultures.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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