Education CS Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has released the results for 2022 KCPE examinations.
Over 1.2 million candidates sat for the examinations.
The mark of the highest candidate rose from 428 in 2021 to 431 in 2022.
Dr. Machogu said the KCPE examination class of 2022 performed well and raised the standards of the main performance.
He thanked the teachers for their instrumental role in the preparation of candidates and the participation in the administration of the 2022 KCPE examinations.
All pupils whose KCPE examinations results have been released today will be admitted to form 1 next year under the 100% transition policy.
Form One selection to be concluded on January 16, 2023. The students are expected to join secondary schools by February 2023.