St. Anne’s Mumias Girls’ Comprehensive School in Kakamega County has once again impressed the country with an outstanding performance in the Grade 9 KJSEA examinations released yesterday by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba Migosi.
The institution, known for its consistent academic excellence, saw the majority of its Grade 9 candidates score in the Exceeding Expectations category.
According to the school principal, Sr. Cyrillah Sanya, more than 191 candidates qualified to join top-tier C1 schools, formerly known as national schools, while several others secured places in leading C2 schools, previously extra-county schools.
Sr. Sanya attributed the results to hard work, committed teachers, strong discipline and a shared belief in God. “We prepared the girls well, and we knew they would deliver. This was a very focused class. They were sharp, they knew what they wanted, and they gave it their all,” she said.
She added that the school had registered strong performance in earlier assessments, including in Grade 6, which boosted their confidence ahead of the national exams.
While releasing the results, CS Ogamba noted that about 75 per cent of KJSEA candidates nationwide scored between Approaching Expectations and Meeting Expectations. Sr. Sanya said the school was encouraged that nearly all their learners performed above the Meeting Expectations level.
“It is worth noting that we have produced some of the best candidates nationally in previous years. Even though the new CBC curriculum does not rank schools, we can confidently say we remain among the top institutions in the country,” she said.
She highlighted the school’s cohesive working environment as a key factor in their success. “Our teachers understand their roles and support one another. Unlike in some schools where there is friction, we enjoy a cordial atmosphere that helps us push our performance higher,” she added.
The candidates expressed gratitude for the support they received from their teachers, saying it played a major role in their success. As they prepare to transition to Grade 10, the students promised to uphold the school’s values. “We will carry the virtues we learned at St. Anne’s and remain proud ambassadors of the school,” they said.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the school motto: To better our best for excellence.
