Moi High School-Kabarak has cemented its status as an academic juggernaut, emerging as the top school in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.

The Nakuru-based institution, founded by the late President Daniel arap Moi, continues to defy the odds in an increasingly competitive landscape. While the Ministry of Education has officially banned the ranking of schools to curb unhealthy competition, verified reports from the ground indicate that Kabarak’s mean score has once again eclipsed both public national giants and private rivals.

A Legacy of Excellence

School Principal Elisheba Cheruiyot attributed the success to a disciplined culture and holistic teaching approach. "We do not just teach for exams; we teach for life," she told joyous parents. The school produced a significant number of the 1,932 A-Plain grades recorded nationally.

• Consistency: This is not a fluke. Kabarak has consistently featured in the top tier for over two decades, weathering changes in curriculum and examination management.
• Holistic Education: Beyond academics, the school is known for its strong Christian foundation, which alumni cite as a key pillar of their success.
• The Competition: Kabarak faced stiff competition from Kapsabet Boys, Alliance High, and Kenya High, but managed to edge them out in the mean score aggregate.

What Next for the Champions?

The top performers from Kabarak are now poised to join the country's elite universities to pursue competitive courses in Medicine, Engineering, and Law. As the "Kabarak spirit" soars, the challenge for the Class of 2026 is clear: heavy is the head that wears the crown.