The top candidate for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) 2023 achieved an impressive 428 out of 500 marks.

8,525 candidates scored above 400 marks, constituting 0.60%. A total of 352,782 candidates fell within the 300 to 399 marks range (24.29%), while 658,278 candidates scored between 200 to 299 marks, making up 48.49%. Additionally, 383,025 candidates scored between 100 to 199 marks, while 2,060 candidates scored between 0 to 99 marks.

The exams attracted a substantial 1,406,557 candidates.

Notably, the 2023 cohort marks the conclusion of the KCPE exams as the Ministry initiates the phasing out of the 8-4-4 curriculum which is currently replaced by the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

Parents, Guardians and candidates can access the results through the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) website, SMS platforms, county education offices, and schools.

For SMS results, candidates can send their index number followed by “KCPE” in capital letters to 40054 in order to get their results.

During the release, KNEC CEO David Njeng’ere announced a second chance for Standard Eight learners who registered but couldn’t sit the exams. Within 30 days, the council will organize special exams for the 9,354 affected candidates in January.

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu confirmed only two cases of malpractice among the candidates. Speaking during the release, CS Machogu confirmed that the two had unauthorized examination material during their tests.

“One of the candidates had a mobile phone while the other had notes during their tests,” he stated.

The Education CS however said the Education ministry will offer placement to all candidates who sat their exams. The opportunities will be available in both private and public schools.

Since 1985, 39 cohorts have undertaken the KCPE Examinations, with two major reviews conducted on the assessment tests used.