Speaking at Mtihani House, Nairobi, the CS noted that the examination achieved gender equality as boys recorded 50.28 per cent while girls recorded 49.72 per cent.
He added that six papers recorded an improvement in the examinations as compared to the 2020 exams.
These include English and composition, Science, Kiswahili and Insha, Social Studies, Kenya sign language composition.
Three papers, Mathematics, English Language, and religious studies recorded a drop as compared to the 2020 exams.
Here are the top 10 candidates:
1. Magata Rose Mckenzie – Gilgil Hills Academy – 428 marks
2. Momanyi Ashley Kerubo – Makini School – 427 marks
3. Kwoma Charity Buyanzi -Holy Family Misikhu Girls Primary School- 426 marks
4. Mbugua Sharon Wairimu – Emmanuel Academy – 426 marks
5.Muteti Shantel Ndinda – Kitengela International School – 426 marks
6. Stanley Otieno Omondi – Rofin Field Junior School – 426 marks
7. Wekesa Naomi – Whitestar Academy – 426 marks
8. Kimani Ethan Karuga – Stepping Stones Preparatory – 426 marks
9. Njeru Joel Junior – Nyagwa Primary – 425 marks
10. Muriuki Victor – PCEA Mwimbi Boarding Primary school- 425 marks