Following the December 11 release of KJSEA 2025 results, high-scoring Grade 9 students from Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya counties credit their achievements to perseverance, parental support, teacher guidance, and discipline—despite lacking prior examples as the inaugural cohort.
High-scoring students in Kenya's inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) 2025 have shared challenges and keys to success after the Ministry of Education released results on December 11. Effie Rhodil Achieng from Hekima School in Kisumu, scoring 69, attributed her performance to faith in God and consistent support from teachers and parents. “As the first class, it was a challenge since we had no one to emulate. We prepared for both KJSEA and KPSEA, but with courage and motivation from everyone around us, we succeeded,” Rhodil said.
Candy Praise from the same school, also scoring 69, emphasized thorough preparation, discipline, and teacher guidance, aspiring to join State House Girls or Moi Kabarak School. Nevine Imani, with 69, overcame anxiety through perseverance and hard work.
John Gospel from Arya Primary School in Kisumu achieved 70, thanking family and teachers. Terrence Allen from Xaverian Primary scored 65, expressing joy over support from parents, teachers, friends, and sister Valarie Gloria, and aims to become a pilot.
In Migori County, Telsa William from Rongo Success Academy topped with 71, crediting faith and dedicated teachers. Carina Rozenberg Ojwang scored 67. From Siaya Central Comprehensive School, Victor Makes Bala and Gabriel Otieno both scored 70, highlighting perseverance and diligence.
