Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha today at Mtihani House, while presenting the results, said more than 11,00 students scored between 400 and 500 marks.
A total of 1.2 million candidates in 28,313 centres in 42 counties also improved in mean performance, even though the highest mark dropped from 433 to 428.
Magata Bruce McKenzie from Gilgil Hills Academy emerged as the top candidate in the country with 428 marks.
Prof Magoha noted 12 counties registered more females than males including Mombasa, Meru, Isiolo, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Kisumu and Siaya.
The number of absent candidates also decreased from 12,424 to 11,500, with the highest number of candidates (45 per cent) emerging from the “traditional” years of between 13 and14 years. Over-age candidates (those above 19 years) had a high number in Garissa, Turkana, Kilifi, Kwale and Mandera.
The number of underage registered candidates also increased from 26,000 to 33,000, with Baringo, Bomet, Kericho, West Pokot and Nyamira recording the highest numbers.
English Composition, Kiswahili Lugha, Kiswahili Insha, Kenyan Sign Language, Science and Social Studies have seen an improvement in performance as compared to last year.
However, Mathematics, English Language and Religious Education recorded drops in performance.
Female candidates performed better in English and Kiswahili. However, their male counterparts still dominate in STEM subjects. These include Sign Language, Maths, Science and Religious Education.
Marks distribution:
400-500 marks – 11,857
300-399 marks- 315,275
200-299 marks– 578,197
Here is the list of the top 14 candidates in the 2021 KCPE
Name: School: Marks
Magata Bruce Gilgil Hills Academy 428
Ashley Kerubo Makini School, Kibos 427
Charity Buyanzi Holy Family, Misikhu 426
Sharon Wairimu Emmanuel Academy 426
Chantelle Ndinda Kitengela International 426
Stanley Otieno Rophine Field Junior School 426
Naomi Wekesa White Star Academy 426
Ethan Karuga Stepping Stones Preparatory 426
Joel Njeru Nyangwa Primary School 425
Victor Muriuki PCEA Mwmbi 425
Diana Natolo Fesbeth Academy 425
Emmanuel Munene New Bambini School 425
Emmanuel Ng’etich Moi Primary, Kabarak 425
George Otieno Hill School 425
Parents or guardians can check their children’s KCPE results by sending the candidate’s index number, followed by the initials KCPE to the SMS code 20076.
The service, which is available on all mobile networks, charges Sh25 per request.
Due to high demand, there could be a delay in returning result slip via SMS.
List of top special needs candidates in 2021 KCPE
Name School Marks
Bethany Tatilla Migosi Thorngrove Academy 417 marks
Grace Nema Katana Havilla Academy (Mtwapa)
Kamau Jackson Ndegwa Muthiria School 401 marks
Musyoka Kings Kevin Kathwonzweni AIC 401 marks
Migosi Dominic Mau Narok EARC 401 marks
Maina Leighton Njagi Ol Kalau School for the Disabled 399 marks
Otieno Barrack Onyango St. Cecelia Olare
Mwachofi Mkawaindi De Paul Catholic School
