2020 KCPE performance was commendable. Releasing the examination results on 15th/April/2021, Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof.Magoha congratulated the class of 2020 KCPE for their commendable performance besides the prevailing circumstances of COVID-19.
2020 KCPE Statistics (Summary)
49.3% (588,742) of girls sat for the exam, 50.7%(590,742) were boys.
The total number of pupils that sat the 2020 KCPE examination was 1,179,232. There was an increase of 95,000 pupils who sat 2020 KCPE examination compared to the 2019 KCPE.
20 Counties registered more female candidates than male candidates.
28,460 examination centers were used.
There was an improvement in general results of 2020 KCPE compared to 2019 KCPE results though the first candidate dropped slightly compared to 2019.
In this year’s results, more candidates scored better compared to 2019.
It is important to note that 10 out of 15 best candidates are from Public Schools.
BEST 2020 KCPE Candidates
Position | Name | School | Category | Score |
1 | Mumo Faith Kawi | Kari-Mwailu | Public | 433 |
2 | Wesonga Yvette | Chogoria Girls | Public | 432 |
3 | Muriithi Angel Gakenia | Maseno Girls Boarding | Public | 432 |
4 | Wanyonyi Samuel Makhanu | Nzoia Sugar Company | Public | 431 |
5 | Castro Williams | Crystal Hill Academy | Private | 431 |
6 | Tarus Chepkemboi Laureen | St Mathew’s Septonok | Public | 431 |
7 | Kipkirui Abiud | Lessos Hills Adventist | Public | 430 |
8 | Mwangi Margaret Waruguru | Karatina D.E.B | Public | 429 |
9 | Bernice Checed Omondi | Nairobi Primary | Public | 429 |
10 | Kiogora Joy Nkatha | Chogoria Girls | Private | 429 |
11 | Daniel Chris Mboya | Crystal Hill Academy | Private | 428 |
12 | Njenga Lowell Mwagambo | Emmanuel Springs Academy | Private | 428 |
13 | Jeff Mutugi | Fred’s Academy | Private | 428 |
14 | Polycup Kiyondi Ombongi | Ober Boys | Public | 428 |
15 | Debrah Zawadi | Emmanuel Springs Academy | Private | 428 |
Female candidates performed better in English, Kiswahili, and Sign Language subjects whereas Boys performed better in Mathematics, Social Studies, and Religious Education.
In terms of percentages, below is the distribution of general scores:
0.86% 400 marks to 500 marks
23% 300 marks to 399 marks
50% 200 marks to 299 marks
Top Candidates under SNA category
Position | Name | Score |
1 | Brian Otondo | 420 |
2 | Kibet Gibson | 411 |
3 | Kioko Joseph | 409 |
4 | Blessing Monicah | 409 |
5 | Naomi Yvonne | 406 |
6 | Joseph Muia | 406 |
7 | Mohamuud | 405 |
8 | Fidel | 402 |
9 | Titus Edgar | 400 |
You can get 2020 KCPE results through SMS by sending Index number followed by the initials KCPE to 20076