Robinson Wanjala Simiyu is the top candidate in the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination released on Monday .
Wanjala from Murang’a High School scored a mean of 87.334 and was followed by Allan Wasonga from Agoro Sare high School who scored 87.173.
The third and the top girl in the country was Sharon Chepng’eno 87.173 from Kenya high school.
Releasing the results at mitihani house Education CS George Magoha said the were impressive despite the learning challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic .
The results recorded a total of 893 A plain with a total of 143,140 candidates having scored C+ and above.
223 candidates with special needs managed C+ and above.
Magoha further said, the most improved candidates who include Cheruiyot Dennis, Maluti Tom and Kiptis Charity, will join the Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Earlier, Prof George Magoha briefed President Uhuru Kenyatta on the results at statehouse Nairobi.
President Uhuru congratulated the candidates for a great performance despite the Covid-19 challenges.
He also thanked the education sector stakeholders for the smooth administration of the examinations.