KCSE 2024: Consistency vital for good performance, top candidates say

Teachers and students from Pioneer school celebrate top performing candidates/ALICE WAITHERA

When Alex Wangai discovered that he had scored 84 points in the KCSE results, it took him by surprise.

Wangai, a candidate at Pioneer School in Murang’a, was always a bright student and expected to pass but did not expect to post such high results.

But the candidate noted that since form one, he had ensured that his academic performance was consistent, which helped him excel.

 “Consistency in academic performance is very vital. It helped gauge my capabilities and work on my weaknesses,” Wangai told journalists at the school.

The candidate had been accompanied by his parents to the school to celebrate his performance and was joined by other candidates who also excelled in the exams.

 “I was able to combine working hard and smart. That made studying easier for me,” he said with excitement, adding that he aspires to engage in businesses and become a magnate in the future.

His father, George Wachiuri, could not hide his joy as he praised him for his strict discipline, which he said enabled him to focus on his studies.

Wachiuri underscored the need for parents to support their children through their studies, saying it plays a major role in helping them to excel.

With the high prevalence of drugs and alcoholism in society, Wachiuri also called for parents to guide and mentor their children to shield them from destructive habits.

 “The future of this country belongs to these young people. It makes me very happy when I see young people perform well academically because it means our future is safe.”

He encouraged those who did not attain university grades to take advantage of the numerous TVETs in the country and enroll in technical courses that are highly marketable.

 “You never know what your future holds. Don’t be discouraged,” the ecstatic parent advised.

Joseph Kinyanjui, another candidate, said he'd wake up at 4 am to study and would do intensive revision.

Kinyanjui, who scored 81 points, said his aspirations are to undertake a course in financial engineering, urging students to ensure they always engage their teachers in their studies.

Pioneer School, one of the best performing institutions in Murang’a, had 243 candidates, out of whom six scored an A, 22 scored an A minus, and 119 scored Bs.

Deputy Principal Daniel Mwaura said the school has been on an upward trajectory, attributing it to hard work and good school management.

"We also have students who are willing to be guided. Our alumni have also been actively mentoring the students, inspiring them to do better.".