Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, revealing that 965,501 candidates sat for the exams at 10,755 centers nationwide.
Among the key statistics, 1,693 candidates scored an A, while 48,333 received the lowest grade of E.
Additionally, 840 candidates had their results canceled due to involvement in exam irregularities, and 2,829 others had their results withheld pending investigations, expected to conclude in 30 days.
However, in Uasin Gishu, a local Member of County Assembly (MCA), David Kimeli Letting known as Kokwas made headlines after hosting a party to celebrate his D- grade in the 2024 KCSE exams.
His celebration sparked curiosity and surprise, as many wondered why someone would throw a party for such a low grade.
The MCA, however, defended his actions with a unique perspective.
“I am ahead of 480 students who have spent 15 years in school, while I only spent 30 days preparing for the exams.
I’ve never attended school or taken tuition classes,” Kokwas explained. “No one has ever told me how to do this; I rely on God for guidance.”
Kokwas, 64, sat for his KCSE exams as a private candidate and managed a mean grade of D-.
His results included four E’s, two D-‘s, and one C- in Biology, which he considers his best-performing subject.
He proudly pointed out that his C- in Biology sets him apart from others in his community.
“No one here has a C- in Biology,” he declared. “I am a self-made individual, educated by my mother’s guidance.”
Having dropped out of nursery school in 1970, Kokwas’ academic journey has been unconventional.
Four years ago, he sat for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) as a private candidate and scored 150 marks.
Inspired by this success, he decided to pursue the KCSE.
Despite not holding academic certificates when he was elected, Kokwas expressed a strong desire to further his education.
“I wanted to be able to contribute meaningfully to discussions at the Uasin Gishu County Assembly,” he said.
“Being able to speak English and explain myself is a gift from God.”
The Kipkenyo Ward MCA’s perseverance and determination were met with admiration from his constituents, who came out to celebrate his achievement, however unconventional it may seem.
Kokwas’ story serves as a reminder that education is a personal journey, and success can be measured in many different ways.
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