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Feature: Marion Kimutai defies the banditry and instability of Elgeyo Marakwet to score an A- in KCSE, fulfilling the promise she showed with 417 marks in KCPE.

In the bandit-prone valleys of Elgeyo Marakwet, where the sound of gunfire often interrupts lessons, a story of extraordinary resilience has emerged. Marion Kimutai, a girl who scored a dazzling 417 marks in her KCPE four years ago, has defied the odds again to score an A-Minus (A-) in the 2025 KCSE exams.
Marion’s journey is not just an academic success; it is a survival thriller. Hailing from the volatile Kerio Valley, she pursued her education in an environment where schools are frequently closed due to insecurity and where many of her peers dropped out due to teen pregnancy or displacement.
When Marion scored 417 marks in primary school, she made headlines as a beacon of hope. Many feared she would "fade away" in secondary school, a common fate for bright students from marginalized areas who lack support. Instead, she thrived.
Her story has reignited calls for the government to secure the "valley of death." Education stakeholders argue that if students like Marion can perform this well under fire, imagine what they could achieve in peace. As she prepares for university, Marion Kimutai stands as a challenge to the state: secure the valley, and unlock a generation of geniuses.
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