There was jubilation at Moi Primary School Kabarak after the school registered an excellent performance in this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) with the highest candidate scoring 433 marks out of a possible 500 marks.

Biwot Goretti Jepng’etich apart from scooping the first position by scoring 433 marks also led 93 candidates in breaking the school’s performance record by hitting a target of 379 mean score away from last year’s 378.

However, the head master Joseph Odhiambo and 10 teachers spent a total of Sh2,325 on airtime to check results through sending a short text message to 22252. As some were busy sending the text, others recorded the results. 

The second highest candidate, Simuyu Philblair Sichangi scored 421 marks. Twenty-one candidates scored 400 marks and above.

Last year, Cheruto Felisha scored a record 436 marks and was admitted to Loreto Limuru.

“It was really difficult for teachers to compile the results within the shortest time possible,” said Odhiambo.

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While attributing the excellent performance to hard work and discipline, Odhiambo appreciated the teaching staff for their tireless efforts and sacrifice throughout the year as they prepare the candidates for the final examinations.

However, he appealed to the Ministry of Education to put in place proper measures that will ensure results are received on time and in a stress free manner by parents, candidates and teachers.

On the scrapped ranking, the head teacher asked Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi to consider ranking counties.

“These are the best results ever and we thank the almighty God for this, it’s a miracle but above all we deserve it given the hard work and determination by all those involved,” he said.

He appreciated former President Daniel Moi’s efforts saying his love for education and financial assistance play a major role in their desire to make a difference in young learners’ lives.

Teachers said the ban could attract laxity hence ruin gains achieved in the education sector over the years.