By Mwajabe Omar
Kinango Boys Senior School has recorded its strongest Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results yet, defying years of academic challenges linked to the harsh climatic conditions that define Kinango Sub-county.
The school, located in one of Kwale County’s driest regions, registered a sharp improvement in its 2025 KCSE performance, sending 227 candidates directly to university. This represents 86.6 percent of the class, more than double last year’s 115 students.
According to official results released last week, the school also raised its mean score from 6.426 in 2024 to 7.569 this year.
Although the institution did not register an A plain, the results showed steady growth across all grades. The class posted 2 A-, 6 B+, 38 B, 87 B-, 94 C+, 30 C and 5 C-, reflecting a consistent upward trajectory.
The strong performance sparked celebrations on Monday, January 12, when students, teachers and parents held a procession through Kinango town to mark what they described as a historic academic milestone.
The school community pledged to push the mean score to 10.5 in the 2026 national examinations.
Chief Principal Rodgers Mwafungo Siasa attributed the results to discipline, teamwork and what he described as a deep commitment to spiritual grounding.
He said the school holds morning prayer sessions on most weekdays, a practice that he believes has helped build discipline and create a focused learning environment.
Siasa said the school’s academic progress demonstrates that institutions operating in resource-constrained environments can excel when learners, staff and parents share a common vision.
“Our success is anchored on the fear of God, discipline, hard work and unity,” he said.
Siasa said that the values have guided our students even as they contend with the difficulties of studying in a semi-arid area.”
He added that the dedication of teachers and non-teaching staff has been central to sustaining the school’s momentum, noting that their commitment has enabled the institution to steadily improve its results over the years.
The Board of Management (BOM) Deputy Chair, Safina Kwekwe, said the achievements are significant given the school’s geographical and environmental constraints.
She noted that despite operating in a region often affected by heat, drought and limited resources, Kinango Boys continues to demonstrate strong academic potential.
Kwekwe said the recent elevation of the school to the C1 national category places it under greater scrutiny and responsibility. She said the Board has begun aligning its systems and facilities with the requirements of its new status.
“We are fully committed to ensuring the school meets all national standards. This performance gives us confidence that we are on the right path,” she said.
Parents Association Chair Peter Chiwa applauded parents for timely fee payments and continued cooperation.
He said their support has ensured a stable learning environment and contributed significantly to the school’s progress.
The School head boy, John Tsangare, said the 2025 results have motivated the current Form Four class to work harder.
He expressed confidence that the candidates will surpass the new target and continue elevating both the school and Kwale County academically.
