Namawanga Girls High School Soars to Historic KCSE Heights

Namawanga Girls High School in Bungoma County has made history after posting an exceptional performance in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. The school recorded a strong mean score of 6.90 and will send a remarkable 234 candidates for direct university entry , a milestone that has never been achieved since the school’s inception under the 8-4-4 system.

To put the achievement in perspective, in 2024, the school sent only 130 students directly to university. The leap to 234 candidates this year is a clear demonstration of the school’s rising academic stature and a record-breaking performance that has sparked celebrations across the Bungoma education community.

Principal Jane Owuor attributed the success to teamwork, discipline, and close cooperation with the Board of Management. Speaking amid jubilation at the school, she noted that the achievement is the product of a united effort by teachers, students, parents, and the board.

“This is a historic moment for Namawanga Girls,” said Ms Owuor. “It shows that when everyone works together, teachers who are committed, students who are focused, and a supportive Board of Management , excellence becomes inevitable.”

The school’s carefully structured academic programs, robust mentorship system, and culture of discipline have continued to produce outstanding results. Parents and alumni have hailed the school for nurturing not only academic excellence but also character and leadership among its learners.

Education stakeholders in Bungoma County have described the 2025 performance as a watershed moment, setting a benchmark for other schools and inspiring a generation of girls to dream bigger and aim higher.

As the school celebrates this unprecedented milestone, the administration has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the momentum, ensuring that Namawanga Girls High School remains a beacon of excellence in girls’ education for years to come.