Fraternal twins Maureen Kemunto Karina and Michelle Mochache Karina have achieved straight A's in the 2025 KCSE exams, with Maureen scoring a perfect 84 points and Michelle close behind at 83. The sisters, from different schools, supported each other through their studies and overcame personal challenges. Their success inspires students across Kenya.
Fraternal twins Maureen Kemunto Karina and Michelle Mochache Karina have set a remarkable record in the 2025 KCSE exams by securing straight A's across all subjects. Maureen, a student at Alliance Girls High School, achieved the maximum possible score of 84 points. Her sister Michelle, from Loreto Limuru, scored 83 points, highlighting their intense academic rivalry.
The twins attended the same primary school, Mount Olives Adventist School in Kajiado County, where Maureen earned 417 marks in her KCPE and Michelle 412. Though they parted ways for secondary school, they collaborated during holidays to tackle assignments and share insights from their different curricula. Maureen preferred early morning study sessions, while Michelle thrived on late-night revisions.
Maureen faced difficulties with English and received support from Michelle and her teachers, whereas Michelle relied on Maureen for mathematics, in which her sister excelled. In an interview with Citizen TV, both credited their success to prayers, hard work, and determination. Michelle emphasized the three D's: discipline from school, determination from within, and dedication to all endeavors.
Their parents instilled the value of putting God first, with older siblings, cousins, and aunts providing constant encouragement. Michelle served as welfare and dispensary captain in her final year, adding to her responsibilities. Looking ahead, Maureen aims to study aviation or architecture to join Kenya's few female pilots, while Michelle plans to pursue medicine. Both target the University of Nairobi or international institutions offering scholarships.
They offered advice to future students: Maureen urged parents and teachers to recognize each child's potential, and Michelle encouraged girls not to be limited by gender. Summing up, Michelle said, "If you feel like you're down, just know you're up," while Maureen advised, "Keep on keeping on and you will do it."