Form One Placement Results To Be Released Next Week, Says Education CS Magoha

Prof Magoha stated that around 1.2 million students who took the KCPE in 2021 will learn their secondary school placement on April 11 or 12.

"I want to check the results personally just to be sure that no one has corrupted the results and that we have protected the weakest link," said Magoha.

Magoha assured parents that all children who took the KCPE examinations will have an equal chance to attend national schools based on performance, choices, and affirmative action. 

“I would like to see a girl who did an exam in Mararal in Samburu County and who scored highly to join Kenya High School and another from Kiandutu slums in Thika or Kibera slums to join national schools. That is the brief I have from the president," said Magoha.

“We shall place the best of the best in national schools, but we shall apply affirmative action to ensure these schools represent the Kenyan fabric. A child who scores 399 in a harsh environment is capable of doing better if they get equal opportunities as one in Nairobi," said Magoha.

He also stated that 9,000 government-sponsored Elimu Scholarships will benefit high-achieving students who are unable to attend secondary school.

The CS stated that the scheme will benefit students from low-income households who have previously been overlooked and their spots sold to wealthy families.

The CS further stated that KCSE results will be released by the end of April.