As celebrations following the recently released KCPE examinations continue countrywide, thepresspoint.com has sampled some of the great statements made by some of the top performers across the country.
I have never been in position two since I joined this school. I expected to top the country too
(Yvette Nanzala – 432 marks, Chogoria Girls Boarding School)
Pupils living with disabilities should not lose hope. I would love to be a hematologist so that I help people with conditions similar to mine.
(Ifrah Mohammed – 405 marks, Young Muslim Academy Garissa)
If you want to succeed put God first and work hard
(Joy Akinyi- 417 marks, Hilltop Preparatory School)
My first dream was to become a journalist but my teacher said I can become something better so I changed
(Mumo Faith- 433 marks, Kari Mwailu Primary School)
I want to be a feminist. I want to become a lawyer so I can help women
(Kellen Waweru – 400 marks, Little Angels Academy, Isiolo)
I choose Mang’u High School that I can be aviation and become a pilot
(Samuel Wanyonyi- 431 marks, Nzoia Primary School)
From what has been happening, it did not come to my mind that he (CS Magoha) would mention my name
(Bernice Omondi- 429 marks, Nairobi Primary School)
Unconditional support from my parents pushed me to being good and I feel good and satisfied
(Margaret Waruguru-429 marks, Karatina DEB Primary School)
I don’t think I faced any challenge while in school
(Eyanai Ashiki- 416 marks, St Mary’s Loreto Primary School)
When I grow up I want to help the poor and needy. I am urging those behind to never give up, even when they fail, they continue working hard
(Issah Wangechi- 424 marks, Nyeri Primary School)
We had to close school for about two weeks (due to insecurity). It is not easy emerging successful in Mandera considering the insecurity and harsh climatic conditions
(Tobija Otieno Muhuaya-390 marks, Joystart Academy Mandera)
Few days to exams, both of us fell sick but when our parents came and motivated us, we went into the exam room stronger believing that we won’t fail and we can only thank God for the results
(Will Immanuel Isanda-415 marks, twins, Imperial Primary School-Kisii)
Reporting by Betty Luke
